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It's been over 24 hours since my 17 month old son last vomited (he has a nasty stomach bug). is it ok to give him whole milk (he's dying for it)?

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

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If he's tolerated: (kept down) clear fluids such as water, juice, gatorade, popsicles and bland foods, you can start with a small amount of milk. Make sure he keeps that down before giving him too much. Dairy is a little harder to digest after a virus.

Answered 7/28/2015

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A member asked:

It's been over 24 hours since my 17 month old son last vomited (he has a nasty stomach bug). is it ok to give him whole milk (he's dying for it)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

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