Staying Healthy Medication & Vitamins Medication Meals that Heal: What To Feed Your Sick Child Though your child may not have much of an appetite when he's sick, try to get him to eat. These comfort foods can help. By Parents Editors Parents Editors The Parents Editors byline means there is an experienced group of editors and journalists behind the scenes of the article. Learn more about the Parents team, our core values, and editorial guidelines. our editorial guidelines Published on October 5, 2005 Share Tweet Pin Email Diarrhea Serve: Clear fluids, such as water, broth (for kids over 1), or electrolyte solutions, to prevent dehydration (avoid juice and soft drinks- the sugar can worsen diarrhea); a normal diet that includes such binding foods as rice, ripe bananas, and cooked veggies. Constipation Serve: Prunes or prune juice to stimulate bowel function; high-fiber foods, such as fresh apples, oranges, carrots, and celery; water to keep stools regular. A fever Serve: A regular diet, but since feverish kids generally eat very little, add dips, sauces, or butter to increase every bite's caloric density; plenty of fluids. A sore throat Serve: Hot noncaffeinated tea with honey (but only for children over 1); high-calorie ice-cream smoothies. A stuffy nose Serve: Warm foods, such as chicken soup, which act as a vaporizer, loosening nasal mucus. Updated by Betty S. Wong Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit