For Older Children (over 1 Year Old) Offer Small Amounts of Clear Fluids For 8 Hours

• Water or ice chips are best for vomiting in older children. (Reason: Water is directly absorbed across the stomach wall)
• EXCEPTION: also has diarrhea. ORS: Vomiting with watery diarrhea needs ORS. If refuses ORS, use ½ strength Gatorade.
• Give small amounts: 2-3 teaspoons (10-15 ml) every 5 minutes.
• Other options: ½ strength flat lemon-lime soda, popsicles or ORS frozen pops.
• After 4 hours without vomiting, increase the amount.
• After 8 hours without vomiting, add solids:
  • Limit solids to bland foods for 24 hours.
  • Start with saltine crackers, white bread, cereals, rice, mashed potatoes, etc.
  • Normal diet OK in 24-48 hours.