How can I tell if my child is dehydrated?
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National Athletic Trainers’ Association answered:A simple and effective way to monitor a child's hydration status is to check the color of his or her urine. Light yellow urine indicates adequate hydration while darker urine indicates dehydration. You can also weigh your child before and after activity. Any weight loss as a result of activity would indicate water loss, which should be replaced.
(This answer provided for NATA by the Marist College Athletic Training Education Program.)
A simple and effective way to monitor a child's hydration status is to check the color of his or her urine. Light yellow urine indicates adequate hydration while darker urine indicates dehydration. You can also weigh your child before and... More -
RealAge answered:If they’re a little dehydrated, their lips may be dry and their mouth may feel a bit gummy or sticky. With increased dehydration come shakiness, headaches, and stomachache.
Water is usually the best choice for overall hydration. Your child may prefer sports drinks like Gatorade or Propel, but the benefits of sports drinks over plain water is minimal. Also, most sports drinks contain sugar, which will add to your kid’s daily calorie intake, and some contain caffeine.
From Good Kids, Bad Habits: The RealAge Guide to Raising Healthy Children by Jennifer Trachtenberg.
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If they’re a little dehydrated, their lips may be dry and their mouth may feel a bit gummy or sticky. With increased dehydration come shakiness, headaches, and stomachache. Water is usually the best choice for overall hydration. Your child may... More
