This topic is about a parent managing their baby's stoma output after returning home from the hospital. The baby had been doing well with thick and low stoma output while drinking Pedialyte, but experienced a sudden increase in watery output when Pedialyte intake decreased. The baby is also receiving sodium chloride to help with dehydration. The hospital had considered using TPN due to low CO₂ levels, but the family managed to avoid re-admission by using Pedialyte. The parent is now seeking advice on whether continuing Pedialyte is necessary to maintain the desired stoma output.

Here are some insights and advice shared by others:

1. Some people think that Pedialyte, which is an electrolyte solution, generally helps with hydration and might actually make the output more watery rather than thicker. So, its absence might not be the only reason for the sudden increase in output.

2. It might be helpful to consider other factors that could affect the stoma output. This includes any changes in diet, introduction of new fluids or foods, or any medications that might irritate the gut or increase the stoma output, rather than focusing solely on Pedialyte.