Below is the recommended fluid intake table for children in order to avoid dehydration. The amount of fluid needed will vary according to the child’s gender, age, and local climate. These are the recommendations for children living in the United Kingdom as advised by the Natural Hydration Council and the National Health Service Trust. [1]
Recommended fluid intake table for young children
| Age group | Amount of fluid per day |
| Children – 1 to 3 years | 1 litre |
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Source: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust [2]
References
[1] Natural Hydration Council, Importance of Hydration FAQs: Can you drink too much water? http://www.naturalhydrationcouncil.org.uk/hydration-facts/faqs-on-hydration/. (Accessed November 20, 2016)
[2] Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust. The children’s Hospital. Children fluid management. Information for parents to help with incontinence. http://www.ouh.nhs.uk/patient-guide/leaflets/files/120806fluidmanagement.pdf. (Accessed November 20, 2016)
Below are the recommended fluid intake table for children in order to avoid dehydration. The amount of fluid needed will vary according to a person’s gender, age, and local climate. These are the recommendations for people living in the United Kingdom as advised by the Natural Hydration Council and the National Health Service Trust. [1]
Recommended fluid intake table for young children
| Age group | Amount of fluid per day |
| Children – 1 to 3 years | 1 litre |
Source: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust [2]
[1] [1] Natural Hydration Council, Importance of Hydration FAQs: Can you drink too much water? http://www.naturalhydrationcouncil.org.uk/hydration-facts/faqs-on-hydration/. (Accessed November 20, 2016)
[2] Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust. The children’s Hospital. Children fluid management. Information for parents to help with incontinence. http://www.ouh.nhs.uk/patient-guide/leaflets/files/120806fluidmanagement.pdf. (Accessed November 20, 2016)
