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Can you give a baby under a year pedialyte?
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YES: It is entirely safe to use pedialyte in any age infant. We occasionally use it even in the newborn nursery. It is designed for use if a baby is vomiting from a viral gastroenteritis in place of formula to help settle down the GI tract and keep the baby hydrated. If baby has been vomiting, give just a few sips initially, and then very slowly increase amount as long as no recurrent vomiting.
Answered 9/22/2016
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