Dehydration
Fever, vomiting, and diarrhea can cause dehydration, especially if your child cannot drink enough to replace the fluid that is lost.
Some common signs of dehydration include:- Dry skin or mouth
- No tear production when crying
- Infrequent urination or small amounts of dark-colored urine. If your child wears diapers, count the hours between wet diapers.
If your child has vomiting or diarrhea:
- Have your child drink a small amount of fluid at least every 30 minutes.
- Give your child foods that are easy to digest, such as crackers, rice, toast or soup.
- Offer your child cold foods that do not have strong odors.