now that the boys communicate a lot better they are able to tell us what is bothering them. for instance…we now know that when one of them says "mama, my tummy hurts." we have about 20 seconds to get a bowl to their face or them to a toilet. believe me when i say it didn't take us long to figure that out. we also know that when they complain about their "neck" hurting they mean they have a sore throat. when they say their spit hurts their ears that means it hurts when they swallow and they possibly have an ear infection.
my husband says that i amaze him in how i take care of our boys. but to me it's like common sense. here's what i do and then you can tell me what you think.
Common Cold:
-cool mist humidifier
-baby vicks on chest and feet (not infants)
-very warm chicken soup eaten through a big straw
-gatorade or water (keep handy to keep hydrated)
-plenty of rest or quiet activities (coloring/puzzles/cards/disney movies)
-warm bath with vapor baby wash
Tummy Problems (Vomiting)
-keeping them on a covered surface
-keeping a bowl handy
-drinking small amounts of water or gatorade until they keep something down
-sugar-free popsicles
-sugar-free jello (no fruit)
-plenty of rest (disney movies)
-once vomiting stops, start with small light snacks (goldfish/crackers/soup)
-we've noticed the less mobile they are the better.
Tummy Problems (Diarrhea)
-check diaper every 15 minutes or have frequent restroom breaks
-drink plenty of liquids (water/gatorade/sugar-free popsicles/jello)
-use the B.R.A.T. diet
Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast
-the constant wiping from cleaning can lead to very bad diaper rash
-when possible don't wipe rise with soap and water in sink
trust me this is difficult to do with twins but the rash they can get from this is horrible and well worth the trouble.
-diaper rash ointments we recommend…
Aquaphor and Butt Paste
Either way just sharing some stuff that we have learned along the way.
Share your knowledge…
i usually check my diaper every 10 minutes when i have a tummy problem.
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