Tips To Keep Your Baby Hydrated

Tips To Keep Your Baby Hydrated

Summer can be enjoyed to the fullest if you stay hydrated throughout the season. Same is true for your child. In-fact children need additional care during the warm days so that they stay hydrated and do not fall ill. Babies release their body heat through hands, feet and head. Usually kids sweat twice as much as adults, so it is very important that they should have plenty of water or water rich fruits to keep them healthy and active. BabyCouture will guide you with valuable tips to keep your baby hydrated.

  • Firstly, try to increase the water intake to a level that your little one should have water even when he or she is not feeling thirsty. As parents you have to constantly monitor the water intake of your child.
  • Secondly, plan water rich diet for your baby. Therefore include tomato, potato, zucchini, radish, cabbage, cauliflower, spinach and the likes in your baby’s diet.
  • Thirdly, include fruits in his or her diet to compensate the extra water loss through sweat.
  • Fourthly, every meal should be accompanied with water to help your baby digest the food properly.
  • Fifthly, lemon water is an excellent option to stay hydrated. An outdoor exercise or game can drain all the energy out of your little one. A glass of lemon water can be refreshing and at the same time it will meet the loss of water through sweat, with a boost.
  • Sixthly, include enough milk in your kid’s diet to make it nutrition efficient and rich in water content.

These tips to keep your baby hydrated should be followed more religiously if your baby is unwell or recovering from sickness. Since human blood mostly constitutes of water, drinking plenty of it will help in proper circulation; adding positively to one’s recovery. There is no specific amount that has to be taken by your kid however, keep alert to understand any symptom of dehydration in your baby.

  • If your baby’s skin is rough and dull than it usually is, then there is a chance of possible dehydration.
  • If your little one is less active than he or she usually is, then it is enough reason to be concerned.
  • If your child is refusing to eat every meal then she or he can be drained of water content.

In such situations, give your child plenty of water and fruit juices. Once they feel a little hydrated you will notice an eagerness for food in your baby. However, if you find your kid very cranky then it is advisable that you take him or her to a doctor. Otherwise, give your baby healthy meals and avoid fried food as much as you can during the warm summer days.

Also, dress your child in cotton fabrics to keep them comfortable so that it is easy for your kid to release body heat. Avoid peak sun hours as much as possible to protect your little one from getting exposed to extreme heat. With these tips handy enjoy summer to the fullest and let your little one too spread his or her wings wide and embrace the season of warmth and fulfillment.

Tips To Keep Your Baby Hydrated was last modified: April 9th, 2015 by Baby Couture India