The human body cannot lack water. If there are severe symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting, a large amount of water will be lost from the body. If not replenished in time, electrolyte imbalance and dehydration may occur. If dehydration is very severe, it can be life-threatening. So, how is a one year old baby considered dehydrated?
When a one year old baby is dehydrated, the frequency of urination will significantly decrease. And the child's lips are relatively dry, so there will be very few tears when crying. If the baby experiences severe dehydration, they will have symptoms of restlessness and drowsiness. The baby's eye sockets are deeply sunken, and their hands and feet may be cold and pale, with wrinkles on the skin that feel loose to the touch.
If parents want to determine if their baby is dehydrated, they can press their baby's fingers for about 5 seconds. If the baby is dehydrated, the skin on their fingers will turn white when they first release them. When there is no dehydration, the skin will return to normal color within 2 seconds. If the skin does not regain color within 3 seconds, it indicates abnormal capillary perfusion, indicating severe dehydration symptoms and poor circulation.
If parents can quickly rebound the skin on their baby's abdomen when they pinch it with their hands, it means it's normal. If it takes about 2 seconds to rebound, it indicates that the child has mild to moderate dehydration. When a baby is found to be dehydrated, it is necessary to seek medical attention immediately, otherwise it may cause serious consequences.
