RSSSummer is here and it is HOT! “Watering your growing child” is extremely important! So how much should your child drink?
Posted by shari | Under Children's health, Making healthier choices, Water Tuesday Jun 24, 2008As a general rule, your child needs around one ounce of fluid per pound of body weight per day. For example, a 40-pound child needs around 40 ounces of fluid. Below is a chart to help you identify how much fluid your child needs:
Weight Fluid Requirements
30 lbs 30 oz
40 lbs 40 oz
50 lbs 50 oz
60 lbs 60 oz
The majority of your child’s fluids should be from plain water. No more than 4-6 ounces can be 100% organic fruit juice. Soda drinking should be discouraged. When it’s hot, humid or your child is exercising, it’s even more important that children drink enough water to avoid overheating.