Best ways to keep your kids hydrated

Breast milk is a source of all the possible nutrients and calories needed by toddlers, but if you are planning to stop nursing him slowly and looking for options to keep them hydrated enough alongside the intake all the possible nutrients, learn which one are the healthiest beverage options.

Water

There is no other beverage that can replace water when it comes to effort of keeping your baby hydrated. It’s pure, plain, without the fear of being adulterated with any form of liquid. It keeps your child hydrated, prevent constipation and urinary tract infections, without adding calories and sugar to the diet.

Cow Milk

If your kid is thirsty and needs some energy, then cow milk is an excellent source of liquid. It is rich in calcium, vitamin D, and provide all the healthy nutrients that are necessary for the growth and development of your child. 3 cups of milk each day is sufficient for your child, leaving room for other food he needs through the day. Try Lactose free or reduced lactose milk for children who are lactose intolerant.

Coconut Milk

Although coconut milk beverages are not as rich as cow milk, but they are still rich in important nutrients that are important for kids’ development yet keep them hydrated. Use brand that have rich amount of Vitamin A, Calcium.

Fruit and Vegetable Juice

Juices keep your kids hydrated and also provide important nutrients. Give them one serving of fruit each day and prefer whole fruit instead of extracted juice. Whole fruit contains fibers and contains good amount of sugar needed for kid’s body. Tomato and vegetable juice is also acceptable source to keep them hydrated with nutrients but avoid vegetable with more sodium than that required by child

Lemonade

Homemade lemonade is a good source of vitamin C, with additional ingredients of which you are not aware of. Try to keep the sugar level low or else they will be same as those available in the market, full of sugar. You can make lemonade more interesting by adding freshly squeezed fruit juice with some lime and mints. Remember to filter the liquid to avoid any choking hazards.