Question
A one-year-old child had no vomiting during the neonatal period, possibly due to insufficient feeding, breastfeeding, eating three times a day for ten minutes each time, and sleeping the rest of the time; at night, eating four to five times, almost no sleep. Since one month old, there has been a long-term vomiting situation, how should it be handled?
Answer
If a child vomits due to catching a cold, they should be allowed to rest adequately, avoid eating, and allow the gastrointestinal system to rest. Under normal body temperature conditions, provide hydration every half hour, about 30 to 50 milliliters each time, which can include a small amount of sugar and salt, and the water should not be too cold. After several hours of this practice, symptoms usually subside. During this period, try to extend the child’s fasting time to avoid eating immediately when symptoms slightly improve.