A number of factors can lead to vomiting in your toddler. Vomiting in children is often caused by gastroenteritis, a virus infecting the gastrointestinal tract. Other causes include motion sickness, ingestion of a toxic substance or prolonged and excessive crying. Vomiting usually does not pose a serious health risk, but may lead to dehydration in your child, which can become serious and even life threatening.
Step 1
Give your child clear liquids in small amounts every 15 minutes. Have him drink from 2 tsp. up to 30 mL, depending on how much he can tolerate.
Step 2
Introduce mild and bland foods like saltine crackers, toast, broths or mild soups, mashed potatoes, rice or bread gradually if there has been no vomiting for approximately eight hours.
Step 3
Brew a stomach-friendly tea such as chamomile, peppermint or ginger and serve it warm, not hot, to prevent your child from being burned.
Step 4
Resume her regular diet slowly if there has been no vomiting for 24 hours. Wait two to three days before adding milk products to your toddler's diet.
Step 5
Call your doctor if your toddler has been vomiting for more than 24 hours. If she is having trouble breathing, shows signs of severe dehydration, such as sunken eyes and cold, splotchy hands and feet, excessive sleepiness, fussiness, lightheadedness, dizziness or delirium, contact your pediatrician immediately.
Tips and Warnings
- Avoid milk and milk products, because these tends to worsen symptoms of nausea and vomiting. Do not force your child to eat any foods; allow him to eat when he is ready.
