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A&A'smommy	Posted: Jun 21 2007, 01:45 PM
Praying For Spencer Group: Moderators Posts: 29,769 Member No.: 243 Joined: 11-August 03	Has anyone heard of the CRAM diet opposed to the BRAT (or BRATTY/BRATT) diet? I have been researching it and supposedly it is more recommended by pediatricians for treating diarrhea then the BRAT diet. I have never heard of it before though http://www.sesameworkshop.org/parents/solu...contentId=595&& This post has been edited by alyssa'smommy on Jun 21 2007, 01:45 PM --------------------

luvmykids	Posted: Jun 21 2007, 01:53 PM
Diamond Member Group: Members Posts: 19,113 Member No.: 3,038 Joined: 3-January 06	I've never heard of it either, I thought the point of BRAT was to help settle the stomach with mild foods....CRAM has some good points but I can't imagine milk on a yucky stomach. That might just be me, but when my stomach is upset I can't stand the thought of milk.

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Posted: Jun 21 2007, 02:35 PM

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QUOTE (luvmykids @ Jun 21 2007, 04:53 PM)

I've never heard of it either, I thought the point of BRAT was to help settle the stomach with mild foods....CRAM has some good points but I can't imagine milk on a yucky stomach. That might just be me, but when my stomach is upset I can't stand the thought of milk.

yeah me either I think I will stick with the BRAT diet until my pediatrician actually says something

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CantWait	Posted: Jun 21 2007, 09:40 PM
Diamond Member Group: Members Posts: 20,387 Member No.: 28 Joined: 1-March 03	Not a huge amount of diffrence really, yes CRAM has the milk ie calcium and pritein, but I think a child can live without that for a couple days while recovering from being ill. -------------------- ~Marie, mom to Robbie, 15 and Anthony, 7 and our newest addition, Mia Eliana~ ~~I promise to forget you not, my angels in heaven being watched by our fallen heroes, Dec 23 08, April 1 09, & May 18 09~~

Kentuckychick	Posted: Jun 23 2007, 02:49 PM
Gold Member Group: Members Posts: 1,488 Member No.: 3,085 Joined: 10-January 06	Hmm... odd. I think it would depend on what the other symptoms of the illness are. If a child, for example has both vomitting and diarreah you certainly wouldn't be giving them milk! However, diarreah can be caused by many different things so who knows. I've heard cranberry juice (only 100%) helps cure diarreah too. -------------------- ~Rachel~ Godmommy to;Connor (September '04) & Caydence (August '06)

redchief	Posted: Jun 24 2007, 06:32 AM
Platinum Member Group: Moderators Posts: 8,629 Member No.: 800 Joined: 5-October 04	Wow... The old "get better diet" our pediatrician recommended 20 years ago now has an acronym (CRAM). I don't see anything wrong with either diet, although our ped used to tell us to cut the milk 50/50 with water for 24 hours and see how it went (or in this case; didn't went, if you know what I mean). He also recommended continuing re-hydration therapy with Pedia-Lite or sports drinks and water (also mixed since sports drinks can be a little harsh on young tummies). Not being a big believer in absolutes, I would use either or a combination of both depending on the kid and what exactly seems to be working. -------------------- Ed is husband to Lisa (since 1983) Dad to Ricky, John, Erin and Kaitlin The Administrators of the Parenting Club take trolls and violators of the Terms of Service Agreement seriously. Please report any suspicions to the Moderators. Report a post using the "report" button in the upper right corner of the offending post.

Hillbilly Housewife	Posted: Jun 25 2007, 04:18 AM
Ruby Member Group: Moderators Posts: 13,589 Member No.: 89 Joined: 5-April 03	Oh please. They're probably just saying that so parents will give their kids more milk. the whole point of the brat diet is to firm up loose stools, isn't it? -------------------- The richest people don't have the best of everything, they make the best of everything. The Administrators of the Parenting Club take violators of the Terms of Service Agreement seriously. Please report any suspicions to the Moderators! Report a post using the "report" button in the upper right corner of the offending post.

Boo&BugsMom	Posted: Jun 29 2007, 10:24 AM
Two peas in a pod! Group: Members Posts: 6,563 Member No.: 3,766 Joined: 23-May 06	Ok, I might sound dumb, but what does the C stand for in it? They never said, since the M is for Milk right? What about the C? -------------------- Jennie: mommy to two handsome little men, a crazy husband (TheOaf66), and two cats.