How to Keep Kids Hydrated This Summer
With summer heat in full swing, here are ten effective tips to encourage children to drink more on hot days, along with a special offer.
(Photo: shutterstock)Every parent knows the recurring summer scenario: a child comes in complaining of a headache. After checking, everything seems fine, but a quick inquiry reveals that the child is simply dehydrated. Kids often don’t realize they’re thirsty until the heat takes its toll.
Together with experts from Afikim, we’ve gathered ten tips to help your kids drink more during those scorching summer days.
- Talk to the kids – Children love knowing why they’re doing something. Spend some time explaining the importance of water for the body, sweating, dehydration, fatigue due to lack of water, and so on.
- Always have cold drinks available – Children don’t usually plan ahead, nor will they prepare a cold drink for after a vigorous play session.
- Sweet drinks – These days, plenty of sugar-free, color-free syrups can be mixed with water. If a child enjoys the taste, they’ll drink more.
- Lead by example – Keep reminding kids to drink lots during the summer months, but don’t just talk about it. When you’re with them, take a moment for a ‘water break’, drink some yourself, and make sure they do too.
- Create a drinking habit – Whenever you grab a drink, offer your child one too. It’s also a chance for a few quality moments with a parent.
- Colorful ice – Freeze sugar-free colorful syrup in ice cube trays. Kids will love adding these vibrant ice cubes to their water, turning it into a special drink.
- Homemade iced tea – Prepare homemade tea extracts, mix with water, and offer it to the kids. It’s delicious, refreshing, and especially healthy.
- Straws – Yes, those simple straws from the store often make a child feel special and can help increase water intake.
- Special water bottles – Buy interesting, colorful water bottles for your kids. They’ll feel proud every time they pull one out in front of friends and will be more likely to drink from them during play.
- Install a Noam 2 device at home, ensuring cold and tasty water is always available.
As we approach the sizzling summer days, Afikim offers a special deal for new subscribers to encourage drinking at home for both kids and adults. The advanced Noam 2 water bar is free for three months, helping ensure your kids stay hydrated.
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