Children are also in a high-risk dehydration category, although they are not as vulnerable to dehydration as infants. An especially active child may lose one to two quarts of water a day.
Causes of dehydration in children:
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Too much sun
• Fever
• Too much exercise
Symptoms of dehydration in children:
• Dry, non-elastic skin
• Dark urine
• Dry mouth
• Sunken eyes
Ways to help prevent dehydration in children:
• When playing in the sun, take a water break every 15 to 20 minutes.
• Drink water during activity breaks, NOT soda or juice. (Soda often has caffeine and sugar, juice has sugar.)
Drinking fluoridated tap water is also a good source of fluoride for children. Fluoride helps prevent cavities. BRITA filter systems have been tested and verified to remove only a trace amount of fluoride over the life of a filter.
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