Pregnancy And Baby Care Toddler Dehydration

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• Dry lips and a dry nose is a sure shot sign that the mucous membranes of the child is not working properly.
• A child should urinate about six or more times a day. But of your toddler is urinating less, then that means that he is not getting adequate fluids, and is dehydrated.
• Lethargy and lack of energy are also signs of dehydration.
• If the heart rate of the child is fast, then chances are that the child is dehydrated.
• If your child is dehydrated and shows any of the signs, then take her to a doctor. You should also encourage the child to drink all sorts of fluids to avoid dehydration.

Dehydration

Dehydration in toddlers is a condition, where they do not have enough fluids in their bodies. Children, especially babies and toddlers are more susceptible to dehydration. They can get dehydrated quickly through sweating, fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. Dehydration can be of different levels – mild, medium, severe, or easily corrected.

Toddler dehydration treatment

If the toddler is dangerously dehydrated, then you may have to take her to the doctor and the doctor might have to prescribe fluids intravenously to re-hydrate the child.

• If your child isn’t seriously dehydrated, but showing signs of dehydration, then speak with your doctor and he may ask you to give the child a solution of salts and water to replenish the lost fluids.
• Local pharmacies might have electrolyte solutions or powders. Ask your doctor to prescribe a good solution for your child.
• You should also increase the amount of fluids and include soups, juices, and water.

Prevent Toddler Dehydration

Prevention is better than cure. Here are some tips to prevent toddlers from getting dehydrated.

• You must ensure that your child is drinking enough fluids, especially during the summers, when they play in the sun and lose a lot of fluids through sweat.
• Carbonated drinks are not an alternative. These drinks dehydrate kids rather than rehydrate them. To replenish the electrolytes you might want to give them special solutions.
• Give the child a variety of fluids like clear soups, fresh fruit juices, electrolyte solutions, and water.