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Proper Liquid Intake for Toddlers
QUESTION
Dear Ms. Silva,
My 15-month-old granddaughter is in daycare and will be moving into a very active toddler room. What I need to know is how often and how much liquid intake should children in this age group have daily?

— Sherri in White Lake, MI

ANSWER
August 17, 2001
Dear Sherri,
Children should generally have 1-1/2 ounces of fluid for every pound of body weight. An average 15-month-old girl weighs approximately 22-1/2 pounds (your granddaughter may weigh more or less than this). Therefore she should have 34 ounces of fluid. Beverages such as milk, juice, and water contribute to the fluid requirement, as does food with a high water content like yogurt, pudding, fruits, and vegetables. Some conditions that require increased fluid intake include hot weather, fever, or lots of drooling.

— by Mary Silva, M.S., R.D.

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