by Darby Jones
Dehydration in children is something to be aware of, especially after vomiting, diarrhea, playing in hot weather, or when they are active in general. Signs of dehydration include dry mouth, sunken eyes, fewer wet diapers than usual, and crankiness or drowsiness.
If a child is facing mild dehydration, you may wish to begin treatment it is okay to begin treatment at home with an oral rehydration solution or electrolytes. It is time to call the doctor or take the child to the emergency room if the child will not take anything to drink for more than a few hours, vomits more than a few times within 24 hours, has vomit that is bright green, red or brown, has not eaten in several days, or does not seem to be getting better.
Ensuring that children drink enough water each day is vital to preventing dehydration. Some tips include acclimating to the heat and activity level, monitoring their water intake closely, and providing a proper sippy cup or water bottle for the thirsty kids. Nuby is a baby-product brand offering proper cups and bottles to help fight child dehydration.
Founded more than 50 years ago in the United States, Nuby has built a reputation as a trustworthy family business with baby products sold in more than 155 countries. The company launched Nuby UK in 2009 and has since grown the company into a leading baby brand in the United Kingdom.
For all thirsty kids, Nuby has many options to keep them hydrated. Some highlights from the Thirsty Kids line include the REFLEX Stainless Steel Canteen, which is great for toddlers over 18 months old and keeps drinks cool for up to 10 hours. The BOLT Travel Stickers Water Bottle features a free-flow, soft, silicone spout and silicone loop for easy carrying. The BOOST Flex Straw Water Bottle is the perfect bottle for thirsty kids that are on the go, and it has a flip-top cap to keep the straw clean while closed.
Some other great products to avoid baby dehydration are the Super Flip Children’s Water Bottles that feature fun, kid-approved designs, have bite-resistant straws, and are dentist-approved, and are dishwasher safe. The Mighty Swig Toddler Water Bottles are great for monitoring water intake, as they are as clear as glass. The Captain Steel No Spill Cup comes in pink or blue and keeps toddlers from spilling their drink. The Busy Sipper Pop Up Cup is BPA-free and has an easy-grip base and pop-up, free-flow, no-spill spouts.
To learn more about Nuby or shop for products to keep thirsty kids hydrated, visit their website here.
