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Kids usually have enough fluid on board.
With infants,'' says Dr. Hogan, ''it's hard to know when they've crossed that line. Most children need some parental comfort, since vomiting can be pretty scary. And while you're nursing your child back to a state of settled stomach, try these tactics. Give that tummy a rest. ''The first thing to do is to stop putting things in the child's stomach. You can ask your pharmacist for these drinks, which basically contain sugar, salt and a few other nutrients and are available at most drugstores.