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It is important for parents and caretakers to recognize dehydration symptoms in children, especially since babies and young children are more susceptible than adults to becoming dehydrated.
Some of the key reasons for the increased risk include the following:
For these and many more reasons, it is important for parents to not only know the dehydration symptoms in children but also to understand how to prevent it.
Even when healthy, encourage your baby or small child to drink water on a daily basis.
No other fluid takes the place of water for proper hydration.
Always encourage your child to drink more if the weather is hot or at the earliest signs of an illness.
Do not wait for signs of dehydration to begin fluid replacement.
When babies and small children have illnesses with diarrhea, vomiting or fever, watch them closely for the signs and symptoms of dehydration.
Take appropriate action.
According to WebMD, a few of the early symptoms of dehydration in young children include:
For mild symptoms of dehydration in children, replenishing fluids may suffice.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommends calling 911 if your child has the following symptoms:
The NIH recommends calling the doctor right away if your child has one or more of these symptoms:
Further reading...
Healthychildren.org; Signs of Dehydration in Infants and Children; 2019.
Return from Dehydration Symptoms in Children to Dehydration Effects
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