If there's substantial fluid
loss, especially if baby has a combination of diarrhea and vomiting, your child's pediatrician may also recommend offering older babies liquids for electrolyte replacement (i.e., drinks such as Pedialyte) to
replace sodium and potassium lost in diarrhea and / or small amounts of water.
Your normal diet likely contains an adequate amount of
sodium to
replace everyday
losses; however, if you have been sweating excessively from heat or exercise, have diarrhea or have been vomiting, the need to
replace sodium increases significantly.