Keeping kids hydrated in the summer months can be a challenge, but with some awareness and planning, you can do it.

The team at Parent Wonder has posted 15 Simple and Inexpensive Ways to Prevent Dehydration. In the article they note the signs that your child is dehydrated:

• Thirsty
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Cry without tears
• Increased heart rate
• Pallor
• Dizziness
• General flu-like feeling (sometimes nausea and vomiting)
• Diarrhea
• A dry mouth
• Lethargy
• Reduced frequency of urination
• Sunken eyes

If your child exhibits any of these symptoms for an extended period of time, contact your medical provider immediately.

Be sure to visit Parent Wonder for the complete list of ways to keep your kids hydrated.

Posted on August 11th, 2007 by Char
Filed under: Nutrition