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How to Stay Hydrated

Water is an essential part of life; it makes up to 70% of your child’s body weight. Therefore, drinking the proper amount of fluids is important to maintaining your child’s health. If your child isn’t drinking enough water, they could be at risk of dehydration. Dehydration can lead to weakened immune system, increased blood pressure, dry skin, and a higher risk of obesity.
Dehydration is caused when there is not enough water flowing through the body to function properly. This means that there are more fluids leaving your child’s body than what is being put in. Typically, dehydration is a result of your child not receiving enough fluids during a sick period or having extreme fluid loss related to diarrhea or vomiting.