Water is the substance that humans rely on for survival, and everyone needs to consume a certain amount of water every day. Without it, the body cannot meet its needs. And many mothers will find that their children don't like to drink water. In order to make their babies drink water, many mothers will use flavored fruit juice instead. However, this is not a good solution in the long run. So what if a two-year-old baby doesn't like to drink water?
What if a two-year-old baby doesn't like to drink water
1. Playing water games with children
You can find two small cups and pour the same amount of water into them, one cup for your child and one cup for yourself, and then play the "cheers" game with your child.
2. Encouragement strategy
Say things like 'Be good, you won't be thirsty after drinking water!' 'Drinking plenty of water can make you grow taller!' and children will cooperate with their parents' demands in order to be praised.
3. Parents are role models
When parents are drinking water, they intentionally come in front of their children and make exaggerated movements to attract their attention and increase their interest in drinking water.
How much water does a two-year-old baby drink every day
The younger the baby, the higher the proportion of water required in the body. Babies grow and develop rapidly, requiring significantly more water than adults, and their kidney function is not yet fully developed, resulting in faster water consumption. In general, the water requirement per kilogram of body weight is 120-160 milliliters for ages 0-1, 120-150 milliliters for ages 1-2, and 110-140 milliliters for ages 2-3.
But the amount of water fed should increase or decrease with different climates. Never feed your baby too much water, as their kidney function is not fully developed and excessive water intake can cause water poisoning.
Drinking water and eating are both normal physiological needs of human beings. If a child does not like to drink water, it will affect their physical development. Therefore, as parents, we must scientifically guide our children to drink water and not force them to do so. This effect is not ideal, and we should cultivate good eating habits in our children.
