My 10 month old son started throwing up at 6am today... it is now 7pm. so far he has vomited every time he is nursed. he has vom should i take him to the er?

Whenever : Whenever a child has vomiting and/or diarrhea, his body is fighting an illness and is likely trying to get rid of a gastrointestinal toxin. Most likely this is a viral illness, but occasionally it can be bacterial, also. In either case, anti-diarrheals can prolong the illness and anti-vomiting medications should not be given unless you are specifically told to do so by her doctor. The best course of action is to give his stomach a break for an hour or two (let him nap!) and then restart hydration with clear fluids or breast milk - an oral rehydration fluid such as pedialyte is ideal if the child also has diarrhea. Sometimes you have to feed the fluid to the child a tablespoon once a minute because a big gulp can trigger vomiting. If your child cannot keep down any sips after multiple attempts of is showing signs of dehydration, call your son's doctor right away. Other reasons to call your child's doctor or go to the er would be: -vomiting for more than 24 hours -diarrhea for more than 7 days -bright green or bloody vomit -bloody or black diarrhea -fever -dehydration (no urination in 8 hours, dry mouth, no tears, dry or doughy skin) -severe headache or neck stiffness -change in consciousness or difficult to wake of course it is always better to be safe than sorry. If your mom instinct is telling you that your child is not well - call his doctor or have him seen.

Hydration/lethargy: If your son seems lethargic, dehydrated or in distress, please see the ER right away. Offer sips of clear liquids and avoid solids for 12 hours. He should have moist skin, eyes and mouth, and his usual number of wet diapers. Please see your Pediatrician tomorrow.