Best Fluids for a fever?

[Jenn Lynn]

Well, DD is running her second fever-ever! The first was at 6 months and she was still Breast Feeding so I didn't have to worry about fluids then.

She does have diarrhea, which I assumed was from too many grapes yesterday. Her temp is around 100 which is about 3 degrees higher than her norm. Other than the diarrhea she is just acting crabbier than usual. Not lathargic or anything like that.

So what is the best to give her? Thanks!

 

[browneyes]

Gatorade, powerade, lots of water, sprite or 7up. Fruit juice or caffeine drinks might dehydrate her, so avoid those. Banana popsicles are really good when they're sick too (and they don't have fruit juice in them). I hope she gets to feeling better soon.

 

[Jenn Lynn]

Thanks for the quick reply!
I have powerade and water so I will give those to her.