Very young children cannot talk about their needs, so it is the parent's responsibility to get enough water.
The main source of meeting the baby's water needs
Breast milk, drinking water, other beverages and foods. Such as: watermelon, fruit juice, soup etc.
Babies quickly lose water from the body. And it is mainly with urine, stool and skin, breathing. If there is no balance between taking water and losing water, the water balance in the baby's small body will be lost and he will get sick.
The daily amount of water a child needs depends on his digestive function, labor, body composition, weather and well-being. As the weight ratio of a child under one year of age takes up more water, the amount of demand decreases with the age of the child. Breast milk at the age of the first six months is enough to meet the demand for water. At the end of six months, you have to provide water with supplementary food.
When there is a shortage of water, there is a shortage of water, it is difficult to keep the body temperature and body performance intact. Heart rate rises, blood pressure drops, the child may faint suddenly, constipation occurs and there is even a risk of kidney problems and kidney stones.
Again, if the child drinks too much water, it destroys the salt-water balance in the blood.
Now find out the average amount of water children need in a day
* 600 ml at the age of 8-12 months
* 1.3 liters at the age of 1-3 years
* 1.8 liters at the age of 4-6 years
Boy
* 9-13 years 2.4 liters
* 3.3 liters at the age of 14-18 years
* 3.6 liters at the age of 19 years
Girl child
* 2.1 liters at the age of 9-13 years
* 2.3 liters at the age of 14-18 years
* 2.8 liters at the age of 19 years or more
Here are some things to keep in mind if your baby is drinking water properly:
* Eat watery or juicy fruits and foods on hot days; Such as: watermelon, cucumber, tomato etc.
* Make sure that the water bottle you are giving at school is running out.
* If you sweat a lot or play a lot on a hot day, you have to drink a little more water.
* Remember, water needs are not met by soft drinks.
* Make sure the baby's urine volume is normal and clear.
