Poorly little one not eating - for how long is nornal?

Mine has tonsillitis and was barely eating until we took him to the doctors and got antibiotics, so once they started to work he was eating better, he didn’t loose anything from what I can remember. Colds are a short term illness, so their appetite will hopefully return to normal when they feel better. X

We are going through the same at the moment although she is still drinking her milk just not eating that much food. We are on day six, temperature has finally gone but still got the cold and cough.

We have pneumonia now. On antibiotics and he’s recovering now. We went for 3 days with no food (1 fruit pouch a day), he had no energy at all. He’s lost weight, looks skinny compared to his usual chubby self, bless him. But he drank lots of water so stayed well hydrated. We never drink sugary drinks but he was drinking fruit juice as well to keep his sugar levels up. As long as they drink water and have wet nappies, they can go for days without food. I’d watch for sugar levels (give him sugar in water if needed). We’re getting there, he had 2 bites of food today. x

Mine had a mouth infection a few weeks back and refused to eat or drink anything as it hurt when he did. We had to force yogurt and water through a syringe. Day 3 he allowed us to feed him porridge and he had that 3 times a day as meals but everything else he was still having through a syringe. He lost a lot of weight due to it and it still is frustrating getting him to eat properly still but he’s getting there. If you’re really concerned I would call 111 if you can’t get a GP appointment xx

Could be hand foot and mouth disease. Its going around. Speedy recovery to your little one x