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Sick Baby Not Urinating

by Mrs. Johnson
(Richmond, Va )

My baby was diagnosed with an ear infection a week ago and has been treated for it but that brought about vomiting and diarrhea which has also been treated for, thankfully both subsided, however now she barely urinates.

Every hour or so I check her diaper and its always dry. I change her diaper about once or twice a day which I use to change every hour until she got sick. This has to be a serious problem so I'm calling the pediatrician. Still would like advice.

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Sick Baby Not Urinating

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Feb 06, 2009

Good choice
by: Baby Help Line

Hi,

In addition to try to offer her more liquid and often, I think you are doing the right thing to contact her doctor.

While waiting for the appointment, try to offer her something to drink every hour. Even if she just takes a teaspoon, it adds up.

Babies often eat and drink less when they are ill (just as we do). If they stop peeing, if the urine is dark yellow, they become tired and cranky it can be a sign of dehydration. I don't know how old your baby is, but particularly small babies can become dehydrated quite fast.

I don't know for how long this has been going on. If it is only for a day or so, and she does not seem sick or tired, it might just be that she needs to be "filled up" before she starts peeing her usual amounts again.

But do talk to her doctor, you can never be too careful!

Hope she is well really soon again!

/Paula