DS2 (14 months) had an epic stomach bug over the weekend and we think he lost about 3 pounds. We were so sad that his little chubby tummy looks so slim now. 
I want to fatten him back up. He doesn't care for avocado but he does like cheese and milk so I've been trying to get a lot of those in him. Should I try pediasure or anything or just let nature take care of it?
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Maybe some smoothies with coconut oil blended in if he can drink out of a straw?
Peanut butter toast?
Just make sure you counter the dairy with some fiber so he doesn't get constipated. A lot of the weight loss might be just from dehydration, so I'd imagine he'll gain a bit back quickly when his fluids get balanced. -
@Littlebit7: ah smoothies are a good idea!
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@travellingbee: with my kids they usually gain back weight quickly. They just naturally seem to eat more. So instead of just seconds they'll have thirds etc.
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As long as you have food available and are regularly offering without limitation, I think that's all you need to do. His body will eat what it needs to eat to get back to healthy place. I don't think you need to go out of your way to offer high fat/high calorie options.
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Yeah my son almost always has a "growth spurt" a week or so after he's sick where he eats a TON. Just feed him what he likes to eat and he will take care of it. We let our son have a few more treats after being sick and he eats seconds of his meals and it's great!
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Smoothies with coconut milk and/or coconut oil ... I'd also suggest a high-quality probiotic (Klaire Labs is really great).
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