07/17/2024
It’s summer and the ☀️ is out! Parents let’s make sure to keep our kids hydrated. 👩🏻🦲👩🏼🦲👩🏽🦲👩🦲👩🏿🦲🫶
Hydration helps regulate body temperature, supports digestion, and maintains overall bodily functions.
- Dehydration can lead to serious health issues such as heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and kidney problems.
Signs of Dehydration
- Dry mouth, fewer tears when crying, infrequent urination or dark yellow urine, dry and cool skin, irritability, and fatigue.
Daily Water Intake Recommendations
- Toddlers (1-3 years): About 4 cups (1 liter) of fluids per day.
- Young children (4-8 years): About 5 cups (1.2 liters) of fluids per day.
- Older children (9-13 years): About 7-8 cups (1.6-1.9 liters) of fluids per day.
Tips to Encourage Hydration
- Offer water regularly, even if children aren't thirsty.
- Provide water-rich foods like fruits (watermelon, oranges) and vegetables (cucumbers, tomatoes).
- Use fun and colorful water bottles.
- Make water readily available and accessible.
- Set a good example by drinking water frequently.
Hydration During Activities
- Ensure children drink water before, during, and after physical activities or outdoor play.
- Encourage taking water breaks every 20-30 minutes when playing outside.
Healthy Drink Choices
- Prioritize water and limit sugary drinks and sodas.
- Offer natural fruit juices in moderation and dilute them with water.
our kids safe is everything hydrated 🥵💦… 🙌
