Dehydration in newborns and babies can be serious, so it's important to know what the signs are and keep your child hydrated at all times. See your GP immediately if you think your child is dehydrated.
While good hydration is important for all of us and the benefits of water are universally acknowledged, it is particularly important for babies to be hydrated at all times – especially newborns and children under one. "Unlike toddlers and older children, babies rely on their nutrition via a mostly liquid diet," explains Dr José Costa, a senior consultant paediatrician. "Therefore dehydration - depending on the cause - can also result in a nutritional deficit, which can impact their growth and general development."
