There are many reasons for a child's vomiting, such as catching a cold or improper diet. When parents see their child experiencing vomiting symptoms, they naturally worry. They believe that timely hydration can reduce the child's discomfort. So, is it good for a baby to drink water from a cup when vomiting?
Is it okay for babies to vomit and drink water from a cup
It is better to give children water after vomiting because it can indeed reduce their discomfort. However, using a water cup to give children water may make them drink too quickly and cause vomiting again. Therefore, choosing to use a water cup to give children water may not be particularly ideal.
How to drink water when a baby vomits
Since that's the case, what is the correct way to give water to a vomiting child? The correct method is to slowly feed the child water with a spoon, which will make the child feel more comfortable by reducing the amount and frequency of water intake.
In addition, it is recommended not to add anything else to the water given to the baby when vomiting, as adding anything else may stimulate the child and cause more severe vomiting.
If a child vomits for a long time and their mental state is not good, then it is considered that vomiting is caused by illness, and the child must be taken to the hospital to see what the cause is.
