How much water?

[BlackCat]

How much water (on average) do children need per day? Ive googled but get a range of answers so just wondering if there is a general rule of thumb recommended?

[helle]

I'm interested to know too. DS drinks close to 2L a day... Crazy child!

[BlackCat]

lol ours is on the other end of the scale and drinks so little!! So was just wondering what we should aim for.

[organic-girl]

I read it's recommended for them to have 1.5-2litres my dd1 struggles, she struggles to eat her lunch tho and would rather play... Gerrhhh story of my life?!?! I just make her drink a cup first thing in the morning and when she gets home. Dd2 on the other hand constantly has a sippy cup of water in her mouth since weaning!


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Lucy 5
Minnie 2
Pippi due 29 sept

[RhiChiChi]

I don't know the answer, however I just have a cup or bottle of water n hand for my DD & she drinks as she needs it.

[helle]

I always worried DS had too much. He carts his little drink bottle with him everywhere-even taking it to bed with him and it's not uncommon for it to be empty again by the morning either.

[~Ash~]

I'm really not sure if DD gets enough water either - now that it's warming up I've been thinking about it more.
I found that as my DD got older she started drinking less and less - it used to be enough to just have a cup or bottle around and she was constantly finishing it off but now I have to specifically remind her to have a drink - which doesn't always work well when I'm busy! She definitely has a glass with meals and when she has takes a break from playing usually.
Sorry I couldn't be more specific!

[BlackCat]

hmm I dont think we would get that 1.5 - 2 litres thing. We have water available at all times, just doesnt seem to get drunk much, but lots of toilet trips during the day and very heavy nappy's come morning It just doesnt seem like a lot, especially in comparison to 1.5 litres!!

[~Kim~]

As far as I know, 1litre is recommended for over 5s. Under 5s there is no real guideline except that they drink their thirst (of course assuming they aren't dehydrated).

[Early Kids]

Good question!!!

When in hospital they were happy if Brendan drank more than 500ml water if he drank other things as well. He's 4.5yrs.

[Loula]

We were recently in hospital with my DS (12 mths old) and they told me a child who weighs 10kg should be having at least 1 lt. Remember this also inclusive of water in food

[BlackCat]

In case anyone is still interested - we were told a child over 3 should be drinking 1.5 - 2 litres a day.

[~Ash~]

Wow! That seems like a lot for a little one - sometimes I struggle to drink that much lol - great to know though, thanks!!


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[Channing]

Benefits of Water

The human body, which is made up of between 55 and 75 percent water,
Water is crucial to your health,
It makes up, on average, 60 percent of your body weight.....

[Ca Plane Pour Moi]

And remember, apple is not only thin but, contain much water. So eat apples is good for the health.

[Catastrophic]

And remember, apple is not only thin but, contain much water. So eat apples is good for the health.

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