Teeth?

[Heather]

Cohen has diarreah and a low grade fever. He had a tooth pop through a couple of days ago ( a molar I think, is that weird?), and I'm pretty sure he's working on at least one more. So do you think this is teething, or could it be a virus? My tummy isn't feeling all that great, either. He acts like he feels fine.
What is that bland diet that they say to give them?

[AshleyMommyto2]

Rice Cereal, Banana's, Applesause, Cheerios,

Could be teeth but with that age you just don't know.

Oh and pedilyte for the first 24hours ONLY then flat sprit, or gatoraid

[Elaine]

If he had one molar come through he's probably got another on the way. Teeth always seem to come in pairs or groups. :rolleyes:

I think you're thinking of the BRAT diet: bananas, rice applesauce and toast. That's what my mom used to give us when we were sick and we do the same with Ben.

[KellyD]

Sounds like teeth to me!

[Heather]

Now his fever is 102.2. I'm so confused. Do they get that high of a fever w/ teething? And TMI, but I've had the Rhea, too. I just gave him some Tylenol and he's taking a second nap. He's still acting like he feels just fine. So do I HAVE to give him pedialyte even if he's drinking water? Or is that just if I can't keep anything down him?

[Jojo]

I'm not really sure but if he's drinking water he might fine since that's keeping him hydrated. Giving him a bit of pedialyte won't cause any harm. Maybe you can dilute it or something :support:

[Ashley]

A little bit of pedialyte may be good if he continues diarrhea, as it helps with electrolytes. But, if it's not that bad and he's eating and drinking okay, I wouldn't stress too much. The BRAT diet is often recommended, though any bland easy food should work.

Tyler had a fever with EVERY teething episode. Always. Not usually diarrhea though. I hope you both feel better!!

[Heather]

Thanks girls. Got Dh to buy the pedialyte and got a couple of glasses of it in him. Poor guy, he feels miserable. He's already in bed and was out immediately. I feel so bad for him!

[Farah]

It's probably a combo. The teeth can be crappy and so that may be most of it, but it may be a virus. He'll fight it off, but be prepared for more teeth. Like Elaine said, they come in groups!

[Cindy]

Aww poor little guy! I hope you both start feeling better soon!