19 Mo Old Doesn't Seem to Want to Use the "Restroom"

If this has only gone on a couple of days (or less than a week), I wouldn't worry. His digestive system is probably out of whack. For me and my kids, after a stomach virus or such with diarrhea, it takes a while for us to want to eat much again.

Try some bland foods to help him get back -- the BRAT diet is always good -- Bananas, Rice, Applesauce and Toast (dry). Small bits of Gatorade also help (we all think Pedialyte takes yucky). Milk will make an upset stomach worse. It's okay for him to go a few days without it.

The best thing I've ever done is to think about how I feel when I have diarrhea or a stomach virus and what makes me feel better for the next several days and then do that for the child.

My son just went through a bout of diarreah. The office said to watch for dehydration -- not going pee every 6 hours, crying without tears, etc. It sounds like he may be dehydrated. Sonic ice is fabulous. So are popsicles too. When my son had rotovirus a few years ago, she said she didn't care if we gave my son slurpees, slushy drinks, etc. just get him to drink. I'd check with the Dr asap. Good luck!

I am wondering if he's dehydrated?

If a 19 month old doesn't wet a diaper at least every 8 hours, it is a sure sign of dehydration. He needs to go to the doctor regardless of what they tell you on the phone. Try giving him a wet rag to suck on. He will get fluids without knowing it and it will help with the teething pain as well. Use a syringe to give some water every 15-30 minutes by mouth until he starts wetting diapers more often. This is serious!

My 23 month old recently cut several teeth at the same time. He didn't have diarrhea (common, though, with teething), but ran a fever, was more sensitive to tantrums, and was restless at night. Prior to the fever, there were a few mornings I found he hadn't used his diaper while he slept the night before which is when I noticed he was drinking less. A few things that kept me from worrying so much is that he had always liked sucking the water from a clean towel - odd to me - and drinking through straws. Those two things, along with popsicles, gradually helped get him back on track.

It sounds like his is dehydrated. He still might not be feeling the best therefore the poor appetite and not wanting to drink. Push the liquids!!!!!!!!!!!! It is okay that he is not wanting to eat much. Sometimes after a stomach virus it takes awhile before you feel up to eating. Offer Gatarade, popcicles, water, juice. It is better to give small amounts very frequently. I would stay away from dairy for a couple of more days.

Sometimes we forget that babies are just like us. On of the other gals noted that she had been sick and still didn't want to eat or drink but was making herself. He knows on some level that what goes in is coming out and he just doesn't want to get sick again, which is natural. If he is not lethargic, dark circles, etc., that your doctor told you to watch out for just keep monitoring and pushing fluids.

Cut out dairy because it will upset the tummy and promote mucus secretions, and the latter will additionally upset his stomach. Try popsicles. They will make the teeth feel better and get fluids into him. Also, because he might not eat the popsicle before you are drenched in orange goo, you might try the kind in the plastic strips, He can suck on it without the whole thing totally meling and it can be put back in the freezer to rechill a bit.

Trying to make sure that food not heavy causing him to feel not quite full when he does eat would promote greater drinking too. Soups too are good because the chicken has natural healing properties and there is a lot of fluid involved.

Tamel- 19 month old using the potty- that is truly very young. Downside of kids training young is that they regress easily. A child is fully potty trained when they do not need a diaper or pull up overnight or naps. - So wiht that in mind- sometimes whena a diarrhea or constipation issue happens- its the trauma of going thru that that keeps them off the pot. I had a friend- with a 2 1/2 yr old that WOULD NOT poop on the pot- its the whole- a part of me is leaving my body syndrome- yes believe it or not and boys have a harder time with it b/c of the sitting factor. So- just hang in there- remember his butt is probably real sore- keep that comfy for him and it will all resolve itself- if he needs to poop in the diaper- thats better than holding it in- He may of just "trained" too early and wasnt ready for everything that goes with being potty trained- The eating thing- dont worry about it- as long as he'd eating- I think thats fine. The main issue is that the diarrhea has stops- dont forget- your system is still off after a bout like that-think of how you feel a few days after being ill- sometimes your taste buds are still offand you are leery that you may be sick again- they are little but have the same feelings without realizing it- just keep liquids availab- water is the best by far and he'll realign himself.
D.

What did your Dr say?

He is definitely dehydrated!

Depending on how long he has been dehydrated,
I would take him to the Dr. to be safe.
Give him some water or pedialyte and get him to the dr

Dr...Er...wherever you need to go. He is dehydrated.

My son had 5 surgeries on his stomach - he was constantly getting dehydrated. 8 hours with no diaper is dehydration not a stubborn or teething. Small children dehydrate so quickly that we don't even realize it has happened sometime. The good news is a bit of fluid in him and he will right back to himself in no time!

Please let us know how he is doing once you get back from the dr.

He's definatly dehydrated. Take him to the Doctor as soon as you can get him in, they might need to admit him for IV fluids.

I've noticed that a lot of times when my son is teething he won't take the bottle at all. I just make sure it's warm, give him some oragel and keep trying to give it to him. That works for me.

I would take him to the doctor though if he hasn't gone to the bathroom like that for a while.

I was sick on Sunday, and I still don't feel like eating and drinking, although I make myself. I think there's something going around that has a lingering effect on your digestive tract. So, it could be that. Give him some popsicles. They are fun and will the get fluid into him. Or, if you're like us and drink mostly water (and milk for the kiddos) then give him some koolaid or juice. I know I still don't feel very good if I drink the water. The sugar coats the stomach and helps it feel a little better. Jello is also a good way to get liquids down. Just some thoughts.

He's probably just dehydrated from the illness coupled with the decreased fluid intake. I'm sure he will return to normal soon. You should probably call the pedi just in case, but I'm sure he's just still in the recovery process from the diarrhea. take care.