https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:16:44 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tips-for-keeping-los-hydrated#post-2571695 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 21:34:38 +0000 caterw 2571695@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD is the same way- I put food coloring in her water and tell her that it's KoolAid- she LOVES it!! I also am a little more relaxed about her drinking juice because I would rather her drink a couple cups of watered down OJ than nothing at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tips-for-keeping-los-hydrated#post-2571485 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:24:02 +0000 sarac 2571485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do they seem dehydrated? Dark pee, dry lips? If not, I wouldn't worry about it. They're unlikely to make themselves sick. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tips-for-keeping-los-hydrated#post-2571379 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 12:46:51 +0000 sorrycharlie 2571379@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I force them to take sips, but between that, fruit and Popsicles (I have molds to make my own out of all sorts of fruit/juice) they see to be ok! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tips-for-keeping-los-hydrated#post-2571370 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 12:40:13 +0000 GreenThumb 2571370@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine just devours watermelon, so I think that works for hydration! But she is the same as yours with just little sips of water. Sometimes adding a couple of drops of lemon helps... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tips-for-keeping-los-hydrated#post-2571352 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 12:27:51 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2571352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I started adding the smallest splash of lemonade to his water sometimes. He thinks it's juice and chugs it. I do it for my own water and it's quite tasty even with a very small amount. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tips-for-keeping-los-hydrated#post-2571349 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 12:24:46 +0000 looch 2571349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Multiple bottles of water, I bring some outside, usually I have it in a pocket!</p> <p>What about some popsicles? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tips-for-keeping-los-hydrated#post-2571326 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 11:53:09 +0000 Mamaof2 2571326@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: I pulled my hair out trying to get my kids to drink in the heat of summer - nothing worked!</p> <p>You know that quote "You can lead a horse to water but you cant make them drink"? Yeah that's my kids!</p> <p>I gave up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tips-for-keeping-los-hydrated#post-2571325 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 11:51:29 +0000 MrsSRS 2571325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LOs drink more if the water isn't icy. I think it's easier to drink a lot when it isn't so, so cold. And we always have straw water bottles around because those are popular. If they're old enough you can put lines on water bottles every two ounces or so and all of you can have a race to the next line. No going back to play until you get to the line! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tips-for-keeping-los-hydrated#post-2571246 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 09:57:37 +0000 Foodnerd81 2571246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO is obsessed with coconut water, so when I really want her to drink a lot (super hot days, or if she is sick) I offer that and she will always drink it. Fruit is also really hydrating and she will always eat that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-tips-for-keeping-los-hydrated#post-2571242 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 09:55:46 +0000 Bao 2571242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The weather has been quite warm here, which means we are spending a lot of time outside. I've noticed the girls aren't drinking as much water as they should be. I make sure it's fresh, with ice often and I keep reminding them to drink but they only take sips and are off running again. </p> <p>How do you get your LO to drink more water when busy playing outside? </p>