When the half-hour is up, don’t grab the biggest glass in the cabinet. Use a teaspoon or a shot glass. I’m serious. You want to take a sip so small that you barely notice it. Hold it in your mouth, let it warm up a bit, then swallow slowly.
This is not a drinking game—it’s a negotiation. Your stomach is the bitter ex who just broke up with you. You have to prove you’re worth trusting again. If that first sip stays down, wait five minutes. Then try another tiny sip. You are now a diplomat, not a frat guy at a keg party.
What to Drink (And What to Avoid)
Plain water is good, but it’s actually a little boring for a traumatized stomach. Ice chips are your best friend—they force you to go slow and cool the inflammation. Or, try an oral rehydration solution (like Pedialyte) or even flat, room-temperature ginger ale. The bubbles in fresh soda are like tiny fists punching your stomach lining, so let a glass sit out for ten minutes.
Drinks to Prevent Dehydration When Your Child is Vomiting
Avoid anything with caffeine, dairy, or citrus. Coffee is a jailbreak order for your stomach contents. Orange juice is pure acid warfare. And milk? That’s a solid ticket back to Vomiting Town, population: you.
