How to know if your child is dehydrated
You will know if your child is drinking enough water by checking the colour of his urine. Your child’s urine should be light in colour and have a neutral smell throughout the day, except when he wakes up in the morning.
Increase your child’s fluid intake by:
Giving him water throughout the day, as well as other liquids like milk and fresh juices
Encouraging him to eat fresh fruits and vegetables regularly, as these are high in water content. They also have healthy fibre, vitamins and minerals
Incorporating foods like salads, which are rich in water, into your meals
Keeping fresh fruit juices in the fridge, so that they are easily available to your child
Offering delicious milkshakes with fruits, sorbets (fruit ice cream) and cold chocolate-flavoured milk
If your child is playing outdoors in the summer:
Make sure he wears a hat
Let him take a break from playing outdoors at midday, as this is the hottest time of the day. Instead, let him play indoors or in a shaded area outdoors
Sprinkle water on his head when he gets too hot.
