Gastro (stomach flu) in babies and children

Paediatric nurse and founder of CPR Kids Sarah Hunstead explains all about gastroenteritis (otherwise known as gastro or stomach flu) in babies and children.
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[@sabinamohammed632]

Thanlk you oh you are one of us: a mum hooray..

[@labbyhamzat1563]

Thank you

[@Kiddro22]

Ginger also helps with keeping fluids down. So like ginger tea for example.

[@cprkids]

Here is a link to the fact sheet mentioned: www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/fact-sheets/gastroenteritis

[@paulw5150]

Would tea and honey work well for a rehydration drink?
Thanks for your videos :)

[@cprkids]

You are welcome :) Here is a link to the best drinks for rehydration: www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/fact-sheets/gastroenteritis

[@megandavids5527]

Hey der I would like to know in the weeks my baby of a year and 11months old had constipation which lasted almost two day he struggled then that was over he had a fever jst one nite his after that his mood started changing he ate less n jst wanted breast milk everytime he farts like he had stooled but nothing came out he have stomach cramps and is not vomiting can this also be gastro

[@cprkids]

Hi Megan unfortunately we can't give individual advice, best to speak to your local baby nurse or general practitioner.

[@evelynmariacarnegia3266]

Is this all acid in the stomach?

[@cprkids]

Hi Evelyn Gastroenteritis is caused by a virus most commonly, and less often a bacterial infection.

[@cindybulelwa7825]

Hello my child is drinking long life milk can I still give him since he is having gastro?

[@cprkids]

Hi CIndy, we can't give specific medical advice, best to speak with your doctor.