Around our house, when a child is sick from the "stomach flu", I dispense what is commonly known as the "B.R.A.T." diet. It is a diet of foods that help with the symptoms of this type of illness by providing some elements that tighten loose bowels and shortens the harshness of diarrhea. It is easy on the stomach and bland to the taste. And, it is always nice to offer something as a source of comfort and care. 

The prescribed diet consists of the following:

Bananas, ripe and no longer green, may reduce water loss

Rice, a binder that is easily tolerated

Applesauce, made from fresh apples. Fresh cooked apples contain pectin which has stool binding properties. 

Toast, also easily tolerated, contains B vitamins

There  is some dispute about this not being a particularly healthy diet to use. I recommend it just be used for one day, then introduce other foods as tolerated, into your sick child's diet. And, make sure you give plenty of  liquids, but stay away from apple juice and sweetened drinks. Pedialyte is perfect for this, in a pinch Gatorade will suffice. 

And, always consult your doctor or nurse practitioner as they will be able to determine the best course of treatment. Hopefully, the illness will soon be over and your sweetheart will be back to normal, ready to play!

 sorry this pic is sideways, but it still is cute!