Virus or Chick Pea Reaction with 8 1/2 Month Old

Well..I don't know about the rash or whether or not she is allergic to the chick peas but I have been told by my ped that, of course, formula is the best food for baby until 12 months anyway...so, if they go a few days without eating food but theyre getting enough formula then it wont do them any harm. As long as she seems like she's getting better and she's still taking her formula with no problems, then I say just keep doing what youre doing.

Youre doing a good job!
& Good Luck!!

Not sure about the chick pea thing (I would doubt it, but who knows?!) but if I were you I'd follow her lead and let her eat what she wants.
It's more important that she gets fluids (formula) so she does not get dehydrated. The food amount/selection is not critical for a few days. I say let her tear up the puffs and Cheerios!
The rule in my house when my son is sick is he can eat whatever & whenever he wants.

D., A reaction to chick peas is highly unlikely. Gabby would have broken out in a rash or vomited. Sounds like it is the bug. Encourage fluids and rest. Since she is thickening up,it sounds like it was the 24 hour bug. Let her eat what she wants-her body lets her know what she can tolerate. Kudos to you for starting the BRAT diet! You may want to dilute her formula until she is back to normal.
In response to Suzy's response about Brat diet no longer recommended, if you continue to read the entire article, it is in reference to long term BRAT diet use. The BRAT diet is still recommended for short term use (when there is a GI bug,short term diarrhea). The negative effects of Brat diet are not shown until it is used for a long time then electrolyte imbalance and worsening diarrhea occur.

cheerios are actually fairly nutritious. I wouldn't worry about it for a day or two. And the chick peas ? they are part of the bean, as in baked bean, family, and she may not have been able to digest them yet. It seems wise to me, to go back to "comfort foods" -- the cereals and stuff. That and formula should get her through until she feels better and wants to expand her menu again.

The BRAT diet is no longer recommended!! The American Pediatric association says that you can give these foods, but only as a part of a varied diet. I found you some info, but please google "BRAT diet" and you'll see that it is discouraged.
http://74.125.93.104/search?q=cache:kC7vGAmhzWoJ:en.wikip...

Sorry that's all I have for you. I hope your little one feels better!