Drinking water to avoid dehydration

In the hot weather it is easy to dehydrate. Adults know that drinking water is important but we also have to remeber about our little children that can dehydrate very easily. Some parents overlook the first symptoms of dehydration and it can become quiet dangerous.

• Child may look tired, be irritated and has no energy to play it is a sign that child needs a drink. We can think it is because it is hot but it can be a first sign for the parents that indicates not enough intake of liquids that child receives. 
• Not going to the toilet is another symptom not seen as serious.

When child is thirsty it means that already got dehydrated and it is parent's responsibility to offer kids a drink even if they do not complain that they are thirsty. Drinking water helps to avoid getting heat related illness which can result child ending up in the hospital. We have to remeber to always have a cup of water or juice for children especially in the hot sunny days.  I recommend Tommee Tippee cups for little children - easy to hold with two handles,  not to big what makes it handy to bring with you anywhere you go.

 Remember, when we feel thirsty, children do as well!