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Dehydration

  • Mild cases:drink plenty of fluids.Water is first choice,  special drinks  that will help you replace your body’s lost water and electrolytes.

  • If you can’t get a pre-mixed rehydration solution: replace lost fluids naturally with sips of water, fruit juice, crushed fruit mixed with water, or salty soups or broths.

  • If baby or child becomes dehydrated (usually because of  fever, vomiting or diarrhea): treatment with oral rehydration solution. 

  • several over-the-counter options, which will give your child the right balance of electrolytes and salts.

  • giving small sips or by the teaspoon to begin with

  • may need to use a seringe if he’s having trouble drinking.

  • For an older child, sports drinks diluted with water

  • start with small sips and give more as it shows his tolerance

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