-Give stomach a 2 hour rest after each vomiting episode (no

       food or drink).

   -  Start with water, pedialyte or ½ Gatorade and ½ water

  -   Give 1 tbsp of fluid every 10 mins for 1 hour

  -   If this stays down, increase to 2tbsp every 10 mins for the

       next hour. 

-         If still keeping fluids down, may begin increasing amounts

Slowly and add other clear fluids such as broth, tea, clear

Sodas, popsicles, jello, etc. 

-         Continue with clear fluids only for the first 8hrs after

Vomiting episode began. 

-         Then, may begin adding soft bland foods such as toast,

Oatmeal, bananas, applesauce, potatoes, pasta etc

-         Continue on a soft bland diet for the first 24 hrs after

Vomiting episode began.

-         On 2^nd day, slowly reintroduce other foods keeping milk

Products (except yogurt, it has “good bacteria” that the

Intestines need) and heavy, greasy proteins out of the

the diet until the 3^rd day. 

-         Each time your child vomits, begin this process all over

again – 2hrs rest, etc.

Keep in mind.  These are just recommendations by your school nurse and are based

on guidelines used by many physicians.  You know your child best.  If you feel

medical care is necessary sooner, please contact your physician immediately!!!!!!!