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Making sure your child drinks a healthy amount of water will help balance their body temperature, benefit digestion, and boost brain and muscle development. However, keeping children properly hydrated can be tough when they’re constantly tempted by sugary sodas and juices. Follow these four tips to encourage your children to get their recommended daily intake.

How to Get Children to Hydrate

1. Make Hydrating Fun

Take your child shopping so they can pick out their own cup, water bottle, or crazy straws. This helps them take ownership in their hydration. They’ll be more excited to drink their water if they enjoy doing so.

2. Add Natural Flavor

waterChildren often find water boring because it doesn’t have any flavor. You can add some natural and healthy flavor to make it more interesting for the kids. Infuse your water with fruits such as berries or citrus. You can also try vegetables such as cucumbers or even fresh mint leaves.

3. Make It Available

If water is the drink most readily available to your child, they’ll choose it rather than other options. Make it the drink of choice, serving it with meals and carrying a bottle around when you’re out for the day. Teach your child how to use your water tank so they can fill up their cups on their own.

4. Limit Other Drinks

If a child can choose between water and a sugary drink, they’ll probably choose the sugary drink. You may decide whether you want to allow your child to drink sodas, juices, or chocolate milk. Make sure you limit the availability of these drinks so they’re seen as treats rather than a readily available option.

 

 

A steady supply of pure, delicious water keeps the entire family hydrated, and Water Wagon will provide water for your home. Located in Fairbanks, AK, this same-day water service can fill tanks of all sizes, from 100 to 4,000 gallons. They are available seven days a week with affordable prices and a convenient auto-pay program for your water delivery. Learn more on their website, and call (907) 479-4499 to schedule your water delivery.

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