Question
One-year-old children tend to have fewer vomiting episodes during the newborn period, possibly due to insufficient feeding, mainly breastfed, with three feedings a day, each lasting for ten minutes, and most of the time spent sleeping; at night, feedings occur four to five times, with almost no sleep. Since one month old, they have been experiencing long-term vomiting. How should one cope with this situation?
Answer
If a child vomits due to catching a cold, they should be allowed ample rest, avoid eating, and allow the gastrointestinal tract to rest. Under normal body temperature conditions, provide water supplementation every half hour, about 30 to 50 milliliters each time, which can include a small amount of sugar and salt, but the water should not be too cold. Continue this method, and symptoms usually subside within a few hours. During this period, it is best to extend the child’s fasting time to avoid eating immediately after symptoms show slight improvement.