This month we have been hit hard by a bug. My middle son has missed over a week of school and we have visited the pharmacy regularly. I know a lot of other people are getting slammed with sickness and sometimes parents have a hard time getting away to stock up on Pedialyte and other "treats" to help your child. I have a few fail safe plans that I fall back on if I can't get to town.
One method I use is jell-o water. If I don't have Pedialyte in the pantry and I want to entice my children to take fluids. I make them a fruity drink with jell-o packets. I follow the package directions, but I don't let it set. I may put aside some in the fridge for later, but I just let the boys drink the sweetness as it is. It doesn't need to jiggle for them to enjoy it.
I do have a recipe for "sports drinks" if you prefer those. I rarely make this, but I received the recipe from my neighbor who used to teach gymnastics. She served this to her students all the time.
Deb's Lemon Sport Drink
1 6 oz. can frozen lemonade
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 qt. water
Mix all ingredients and refrigerate.
Deb's Orange Sport Drink
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
4 tsp. white Karo syrup
1 6 oz. can frozen orange juice
add water to make 1 qt.
Mix all ingredients and refrigerate.
I allow the boys indulgences like popsicles and Sprite when they are sick. I am pretty lenient if it gets liquid in their bellies. I want to keep them hydrated.
Best of Luck! I hope everyone stays well your way. Do you have any tricks up your sleeve for sick children?
2 comments:
Did you know Sierra Mist is now made with real sugar? That's what I drank when I had the flu.
I didn't know about Sierra Mist. That's great! I like real sugar instead of corn syrups are being used more in sodas again, but I worry my kids think they can drink up because it's labeled "natural". LOL
Hope you are feeling better!
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