Managing Stomach Viruses in Your Child: Symptoms, Treatment, and Remedies

Stomach viruses, food poisoning, stomach bugs, what is it?? I go over the basic infectious reasons our littles can have vomiting and diarrhea with a how-to on how to get through those dreaded stomach bugs! Here is what you will learn in this video: 0:44 What are infectious reasons for vomiting and diarrhea in kids? 1:23 What is the difference between stomach viruses and food poisoning? 3:53 What is gastroenteritis? 4:30 How can we tell if it’s bacterial gastroenteritis? 5:24 Are stomach viruses contagious? 6:22 How long should your child stay home? 7:05 How to manage symptoms 8:17 How to focus on hydration 10:29 “But my kid is hungry! He needs to eat!” 11:40 Dairy and sugary drinks with diarrhea 12:18 Pain medicines and stomach viruses 12:41 When to seek medical attention 14:11 When does my child need prescription medicine? 12:56 How can we prevent the spread? This video is brought to you by The New Mom’s Survival Guide. An online digital e-course and community created by me to educate and empower mothers through motherhood. With video how-tos and handouts on everything you can think of in baby’s first year--it is your ultimate resource to support you through that first year and beyond. For more information visit: Check out all the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during parenthood. Visit