Pros: Contains important electrolytes and fluid replacement to prevent dehydration when needed. Cons: Expensive in price; generic forms can be purchased at a fraction of the cost.
It's bound to happen at one time or another. Most infants and toddlers will develop vomiting or diarrhea periodically no matter how healthy they usually are otherwise. One of the most important things parents can do when either of these happen is to...
Pros: Replenishes electrolytes to baby's system. Cons: Tastes really disgusting!
I can honestly say that my son has hated Pedialyte since he was ten days old. I had to have him hospitalized because of a reaction to his formula, and he could not keep anything down for more than a minute, at best. The nurses had me give him...
Pros: replaces needed minerals and fluid lost due to vomiting & diarrhea, comes in many flavors Cons: some kids still won't drink it
My 8-month-old baby was sick a few weeks ago, and this drink was a godsend. My pediatrician was shocked that after 5 days of diarrhea and vomiting he hadn't become dehydrated. Why? Because he was able to drink Pedialyte unflavored liquid ...
Pros: Contains electrolytes to restore bodily balance; Assorted flavors and varieties Cons: Overpriced
Athletes lose fluids when they work out or participate in sports and it is common for them to reach for a bottle of sports drink like Gatorade, Powerade, or some other beverage to replace the critical fluids and minerals lost through perspiration. ...
As the mother of three for the last 14-odd years, I have seen many episodes of near dehydration and why fluids are so important to a child during times of fever. Recently, my youngest son was sick. He was running an elevated temperature and had a...
This last week my son surprised me by drinking a cup of juice, eating his cereal and then throwing it all up. He happened to be sitting on our cream colored couch at the time, and let me tell you, it wasn't fun cleaning it all up.
Pros: Replenishes Lost Fluids, Different Varieties, Prevents Dehydration Cons: The Juices May Turn Some Little Ones Off!
Nearly two months ago my daughter came down with a very nasty stomach virus. The virus seemed to come out of nowhere, and my husband and I found ourselves with a very sick toddler who couldn't keep anything down. After trying to keep juice, water and...
Pros: Long Shelf Life Cons: Cost, have to dispose of after 48 hrs
This is what the kids in the commercials for Pedialyte say. My five year old son has never uttered those sentiments. The commercial shows a few kids asking for refills of their glasses containing Pedialyte.
Pros: Correct balance of essential electrolytes needed during fluid loss. Cons: Many children gag over bottled fruit flavors.
Every night at the Nurse Call Center where I work, we get calls from concerned parents. Infants and young children are at high risk for dehydration, and Pedialyte® is one Doctor-recommended replacement fluid suitable for thirst aid.
I am not a medical doctor or in any way affiliated with the medical profession. This review is based on my opinion of the product and 11 years of experience as a mother.
I am sure that at some point in our lives we've all been visited...
Pros: Keeps children hydrated, replaces minerals and such not found in water Cons: Expensive, tend to go to waste once opened
When our son was 4 weeks old, he became intolerant to him formula. We took him to the doctor because he was throwing up everything that he had eaten and was beginning to noticeably lose weight. We were told that he probably had a virus and told to give...
Pros: replenishes minerals and electrolytes Cons: expensive
Anyone who has ever had a sick child can tell you the helplessness that is felt. I am so glad that Ross made this product. I have used it several times and have not been disappointed.
I am so glad that you can buy it without a prescription. At...
Pros: Replenishes water and mineral loss Cons: My daughter doesn't like the flavored solutions
There will be many times throughout a child's tender years that they will experience an upset tummy. This tummy ache may be accompanied with vomiting and diarrhea. The fluid loss that the child experiences with vomiting and diarrhea could actually cause...
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