It's All About Drinking Water- Kids and Parents

Benefits of Drinking Water

-Keeps active toddlers and preschoolers hydrated

-Reduces acid in the mouth that can cause cavities

-Helps growing toddlers and preschoolers maintain a healthy weight

BEST PRACTICE WATER AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES

Have water visible and available inside and outside the Pre School for the kids and their parents. It is a tradition in Indian culture to serve water to the guests. In the morning when the parents come to drop the kids, they are in a hurry so it is not mandatory. But in the evening, parents feel nice to get a glass of water when they come to pick the kids. They are bit relaxed.

Tips to Make Water Easily Available-

-Fill child-size water pitchers and let kids serve themselves.

-Use a shower caddy to carry water and cups outside. Invest in a small portable water cooler for outside use.

-Have small cups available. Avoid serving toddlers water in “sippy” cups or baby bottles.

-Many kids do not have a habit to drink water on their own, for them it becomes a necessity for the care provider to give them at regular intervals.

Tips to Make Drinking Water Fun

-Try adding fruit slices or berries to water for extra taste. This makes the water look attractive and adds a slight taste.

-Discuss with your teachers / friends and plan activities about water.

-Select a child to be the “water helper” for the day.

These were a few tried and tested views which will help kids to drink appropriate amount of water throughout the day.

Water Games For The Kids. The More They Play, They Are More Thirsty, Therefore They Drink More Water.