A member asked:

Have a 20 month old he has had the runs for 24 hours he eats @drinks ok not really running fever bad diaper rash keeping fluids in him feeding lightly?

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Fluids, food: Sounds like he has a viral stomach bug - lots of them going around this time of year. First is to keep him well hydrated - water, gaterade type products, oral rehydration products such as pedialyte if he'll drink it. Then begin refeeding asap if not vomiting - compley carbs and proteins - pasta, eggs, peanut butter, toast. Finally, probiotics (pills or probiotic yogurts) and zinc supplement helps.

Answered 2/20/2013

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