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When you’re told, “make sure your child stays hydrated” it can feel overwhelming 😕 So here are some specific, practical tips to help you hydrate 🚰 your kids like a pro! 👉️ NOTE: if you are worried about your child’s hydration, please call your pediatrician first. These volumes are just guidelines, and may need to be adjusted based on what is going on clinically. Especially for young infants, or those with underlying health issues, dehydration can set in fast and be serious. START LOW AND GO SLOW: 💧1-2 teaspoons every 5-10 mins for babies 6mo-1y 💧2-3 teaspoons every 5-10 mins for toddlers 1-2y 💧2 tbsp every 5-10min for kids over 2y Fluids we recommend for hydration: ✔️ Half-strength apple juice ✔️ Pedialyte or Kinderlyte ✔️ Low-sodium broth ✔️ Breastmilk or formula Fluids to avoid when trying to keep your child hydrated: 〰️ Gatorade or other soda (because of the high sugar content) 〰️ Cow’s milk (unless it is the only thing your child will drink - because it can be harder to digest) 〰️ Plain water (because it doesn’t replenish electrolytes) 〰️ Caffeinated beverages 🌟 For specific tips on how to tell if your child is getting dehydrated, search for “hydration” on @thepediatricianmom’s website (linked in her bio). 🌟 For more specific tips on feeding and hydrating children when they are sick, paste this link from @healthy.mom.healthy.kids’s website into any browser: https:u002Fu002Fwww.malinamalkani.comu002Fblogu002Fhydrating-and-feeding-babies-and-toddlers-when-they-are-sick Hang in there! xo