Eight Different Liquids to Rescue a Sick Child

When your child is sick, you should not worry about the intake of foods, but rather think about liquids. Liquid counts, especially if the child has a fever, diarrhea, or vomiting. Dehydration can get serious quickly. Below are some good ways to offer liquids to your child.

Homemade Juice Cubes

Put a pinch of ground ginger into orange juice, then pour into ice tray, and freeze. Serve with a splash of cranberry juice. Orange juice fuels with vitamin C, and cranberry juice helps flush out the system.

Jell-O

Give your child something to smile when looking at the wiggly jell-o. It is fun, light, and also easy for your child to digest. I usually add some fresh grapes, and pineapple chunks to give it an extra boost.

Chamomile Tea

Make a cup of hot chamomile tea; add a teaspoon of honey, and a squeeze of lemon to chase the chill away. Honey has antioxidants, while lemon improves the immune system, and gets rid of toxins.

However, do not use honey for children under one year of age! It can be toxic to babies.

Popsicle Sticks

Make popsicle sticks with your child's favorite juice drink, or give store bought popsicles to ease itchy or sore throat.

Soda

Pour some ginger ale, or 7-up, between two glasses back and forth to remove the carbonate, or just let the soda goes flat before giving it to your child.

Crush Ice

Crush some plain ice to feed to your child, or dust on some decorative sprinkles. If plain ice is bland, then crush some fruit juice cubes that you made before.

Fruit Pieces

Watermelon, cantaloupe, grapes, honeydew, and orange pieces have lot liquids in them. Offer small pieces with a fancy tooth pick to encourage your child to eat a little bit. Make melon balls and watch the smile on your child's face.

Gatorade

This sport drink was recommended by my pediatrician to my sick child since it contains electrolytes, carbohydrates, and flavorful. It is the optimal hydration solution for your feverish little one.

If your child's symptoms last more than four days, your family doctor should be consulted. Try to get as much liquid in your child's body as possible. To quickly warm up a chill, toss blanket, socks, and pajamas in the dryer for a few minutes and wrap up. Sometimes, I use the hair dryer, set it at a hot temperature, and warm up my son's clothes for him.