Bad Pollution and Hot Weather, Don't Let the Little One Get Dehydrated

"Bad Pollution and Hot Weather, Don't Let the Little One Get Dehydrated"

Dream - Keeping the body hydrated is very important for everyone, especially children. Maintaining fluid intake can help control body temperature, keep digestion healthy, prevent constipation, and much more. In conditions of very bad air pollution like now, it is important to ensure that children always get enough fluid intake. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), children aged 1 to 3 years need about four glasses of hydrating fluid, such as water or milk, per day.

While children aged 4 to 8 years old need about five glasses, those aged above 8 years old need seven to eight glasses or more to maintain healthy hydration.

It is important to remember that the majority of fluid intake in children should be in the form of water, and the amount will increase during dry months like now. When the weather is hot, or if the child is engaging in highly active and sweat-inducing activities, make sure they drink water at least every 20 minutes. Ensuring that our children are always well-hydrated is extremely important, especially when they are highly active or the weather is hot. Here are some tips to encourage proper hydration in children.

1. Always provide drinking water.

"If you plan to go out of the house for a long time, always bring a water bottle for your child. Don't forget to fill the bottle with ice cubes before putting water into it. That way, the drink will stay fresh and remain cold when the ice melts."

2. Give an example

When children see their parents always drinking water, they will tend to do the same. Besides being good for health, indirectly it will also serve as a reminder to children that this good habit is very easy to do.

3. Provide education

Staying hydrated is one of the simplest ways to maintain the health of your little one. By maintaining hydration levels, it can also improve mood, help the body regulate its natural temperature, and flush out toxins in the blood and digestive system.

When children lack fluids, they tend to be more easily fussy and tantrum. So make sure the little one's fluid needs are always met, Mom and Dad.

4. Mix water with fruit, vegetables, or spices.

A glass of cold plain water can indeed help quench thirst. Over time, plain water can become boring. Children may also be more enthusiastic about drinking plain water if their water bottles are added with flavoring.

"To make plain water fresher and have a taste, you can add slices of lemon, lime, pomelo, or regular oranges. Fresh spices like mint, coriander leaves, or rosemary can also be added. Report by Marha Adani / Source: Parents"

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