Heat and Throwing Up?

I think the KoolAid is bothering him. Babies that age cant digest sugars very well. I suggest sticking to real fruit juices. If it continues, you should talk to the pedictrician about it. Some babies have acid reflux, or possibly something else is going on. Keep the little one cool as much as possible in these hot days.

the sugar and junk in kool aid is just like soda and can actually dehydrate his body more than hydrate it. Also, he really should not have anything but formula or breast milk and little bit of water at this age. The sugar amounts in kool aid is too much for his little body to handle and could cause him to go into insulin issues like diabetics.

hi L., like the other mothers said, no kool aid! also be really careful when giving infants water. a little is okay, but more than a few ounces is NOT! water is very important but in very small amounts. water if given in larger doses for infants can dilute there sodium levels and can cause seizures. be very careful, 3 or 4 ounces of water at his age once a day is fine. really try to just stick to formula or breastmilk. i have 5 kids myself and understand there is alot to learn as a first time mom. dont beat yourself up about the kool aid, but certainly heed the advice of seasoned mothers. you did the right thing by asking for help. if he doesnt seem to be holding anything down and cooling off call your ped. right away. good luck!

I'd try just water in the hot summer days or juice (2 oz) but diluted with water---- other than kool aid- It has no nutritional value and juices do.They really don't need juice at this age- I only used organic pear or prune juice when my son would be really constipated
According to Dr Sears- You can OFFER water during the day (especially in the summer months) but only before he gets enough formula or breastmilk.

Could it be the red dye in the Kool Aid? Artificial colorings (red #40 esp. included) make children hyperactive so it might do a doozy on an infant. I agree that you are smart to ask questions about this. Every first time mommy makes lots of mistakes -- it is sort of a rite of passage. You're doing great. Take care.

please don't give your 6month old kool aid.

He shouldn't be getting kool aid at this age. My child is almost two and a half and still has not had kool aid, there is no reason to give it to her at this age (sugar + artifical flavors + artificial colors = ick!!). We still water down the apple juice and orange juice she gets on occasion.

All the sugar in kool aid and sodas and sports drinks, etc., can really disrupt their renal systems at this young age. It's like a diabetic not being able to regulate their blood sugar properly.

Keep offering him breastmilk/formula if you think he's getting dehydrated from the heat. When you know he is full-- offer him little tiny sips of water from your own cup, or a small cup. That's all he needs at this point. He may need it today, as he lost some fluids yesterday.

Call the pediatrician for more advice on what to do when it's very hot out and you want to "refresh" him.

It sounds like he is teething. Does he have some areas where his teeth are trying to come in.

God Bless, R.

It could be a virus, the kool aid or something upset his tummy.
Hard to say. I would watch him and make sure he stays hydrated. If the vomiting goes on, he gets diarrhea, has less than usual wet diapers or shows other signs of dehydration or illness or starts a fever put in a call to his doctor right away.
Also make sure to keep him comfy so he does not overheat.
Hopefully it was just a fluke. Good luck!

Could be a combination of things, eventhou he donot seem sick, remember the heat, and kool-aid contains harmful dyes, (ex.Red 40)etc. At age 6-months other than the milk
give only the organic baby juices or watered down juice or
what his pediatrician recommends

Hello L.,
My name is T. and I'm a mother of twin girls, 9 months old. I'm surprised that you're giving him kool aid so young. I give my girls watered down Gerber Juice. I think the kool aid probably has too much sugar in it which might be bad for the babies stomach. Other than that I can't think of why he would spit it up.

There is a virus like that going around, so to play safe take him to his doctor. I hope he will be fine and something little you can do about it... just stop giving him kool aid and stuff like that now and ever. There is nothing good for him in it. At the moment he should drink only formula, b-milk or water. Good luck!

Well it sounds like everyone who saw that you are talking about a 6 mo baby had the same thought I did... No Kool Aid! I'm sorry no one warned you of the danger you are putting your child in, but if you read any books on developement you would see that this is a huge no no.
Water can be just as problemsome if given in too large of amounts! So please speak to your Dr., talk to other Mom's, go to the library & check out a few books. Learn as much as you can, it will help :-)
I understand the financial aspect of juice being a lot more $$ especially when you are already paying for diapers and formula! (If you are breast feeding you will want to watch your intake of kool aid also.) But it is worth keeping our little ones healty.

Give him water, mik or formula! Eliminate sugar drinks and foods with red & orange and other unnatural colors. Pay attention to the smell of his breath. Is it still a sweet baby breath or sour? Are his diapers dry or soaked?
Keep him inside during the hottest time of the day. Call your Dr. if you said yes.

You should reconsider giving a baby Kool Aid. It has no nutritional value, has alot of sugar and is creating a sweet tooth addiction before his teeth have even came in! But, this sugar CAN still destroy those teeth waiting to come in or create tooth issues down the road. Even if you are using sugar free kool aid, it is not a good choice for babies. Please talk to your doctor about better liquid choices for your baby, but I would suggest formula, watered down juice or plain water as a better drink option. This is NOT a healthy habit and will create issues to last a lifetime!

No to koolaid - when my daughter was about that age - the doc didn't even support water - just formula or breast milk. I did give water with solid foods

I'm hoping it is just a virus. Often a virus at that young they don't appear sick which is a good thing miserable sick baby is no fun - be forewarned that what usually follows is the runs.

Hi L., I hope your baby is feeling better. I would recommend that you not give your babe koolaid. Babies at that age should really only be drinking breast milk or formula until 12 months. Some water is okay, but should not substitute b-milk or formula.(Becareful with water, because they can drink too much. Ask your doc about it).

After one year they can have whole cow's milk (if no allergies).

As far as the heat goes, babies don't sweat like older people do, so they can't cool easily. Never leave your baby in the car, direct sun, etc.

If you think the baby might have over heated, go to the doctor and have him checked out. Better safe than sorry.
Have a good week!

L.,

Your little boy may me like me, I don't deal with the heat well. If it gets over about 80 degrees I have a high likelihood of passing out. I would suggest on warm days letting him roam about in his diaper, or maybe a diaper and a lightweight onesie. Offer lots of water, and try to keep him in the shade as much as possible.

Hope this helps,
Melissa

L. S
Hi my name is J. I'm not sure but I know when it got
realy hot out when my children were younger my Doctor told
me to dress them appropriately & my look was priceless
I told him I did then he said if it hot to you,you wear shorts & a tank top if you are at home & its hot let them
run around in there diaper & a t if is sunny & your outside
make sure you put a good sunblock on them get a kiddy pool
or even a big dish pan let them play in it if none of this worked I was to get back with him but it did good luck hope
I was of some help.
Take care God Bless J.
Me a Mother of 4 & granmother of 9

I would think it would be from the sugar in the kool aid. Babies do not need anything other than formula water or a few ounces of watered down juice to drink. His poor little body can't handle all that sugar.

My daughter has the same issue with heat and sugery drinks. It's best to avoid things like Kool-aid and stick with water.