Get Them Excited About Water
Ultimately, water is the best source of hydration, but getting kids excited about drinking it can be difficult. With a few simple tricks they'll be begging to drink more.
- Let them hold the water bottle: If you're hiking or running around, let your child hold the water. When you tell them they can drink as much of it as they want, they're likely to feel more in control and drink it up.
- Use a silly straw: The funniest things get kids excited, and this is one of them. The rule: they can only use the silly straw when they're drinking water. See how much they want to drink after that.
- Let them pick the bottle: Take your active kids to the store and let them pick out their water bottle. Tell them it's only for water, but they can pick whatever one they want. If their favorite cup is the water cup, they'll drink out of it all day.
Recognize the Signs of Dehydration
While these hydration tips should be enough to keep your little one sipping on water, it's important that you're able to recognize the signs of dehydration, as well. Some early warnings include:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Sleepiness
Active kids need plenty of water to stay energized and focused. Use these five hydration tips to keep your children healthy and happy all day long.
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About the Author
Jessica Sanders is the former online editor for ReserveAmerica.com. After many years of camping and hiking in the Northeast, she's exploring what the West has to offer and sharing all of her knowledge with you. She's a s'mores master, campsite connoisseur, writer, runner and lover of all things outdoors. Follow her on Google+
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