A Child have a Higher Risk of Dehydration

A dramatic reduction in the amount of fluid in the body causes dehydration, which can be a serious, even life threatening, condition if left untreated. And children, especially babies and toddlers, are at a greater risk of dehydration than adults because they have less fluid reserves and because they are sick more often.

The biggest cause of dehydration in youngsters is diarrheal illnesses

There's the fluid loss from the diarrhea and in addition kids feel lousy, so they don't drink.

Symptoms of dehydration in children include dry mouth, no tears and a lack of urination. Babies less than 3 months should urinate at least once every 6 hours; toddlers should wet at least three diapers a day, and older children should be going to the bathroom at least two to three times in a 24 hour period.

Signs of more serious dehydration include sunken eyes, lethargy and a loss of elasticity in the skin. If you notice these symptoms or a lack of urination, contact your child's doctor.

The first line of treatment of dehydration is drinking fluids, preferably an oral electrolyte solution designed especially for children. Sports drink designed for adults aren't as effective as the ones made for kids.

Encourage you child to take small, frequent sips of a pediatric electrolyte drink any time they're sick with a fever or diarrhea. More serious cases of dehydration may require intravenous rehydration.

What do you look for in a dentist??

Ok my baby's teeth is not yet out, shes 8 months now, but when choosing a dentist for yourself and for your kids what do you look for? Here are some guidelines to follow:

1. Ask a friend. Ask a friend or a relative or a co-worker. Ask if they have a dentist they would recommend.

2. Look for the dentist credentials. Look for diplomas and some certificate on seminars attended. joining seminars and organizations updates the dentist on new technology, current dental trends and techniques.

3. Location and space of the dentist clinic. Of course its important that your dentist is not that far away from your residence and that the dentist clinic is spacious and accommodating, some dentist have plenty of clients that there no space for you to wait for your turn.

4. Schedule. Yup its also nice that the schedule of your dentist corresponds with your's. Some dentist tend to have a clinic every M-W-F some everyday.

5. Be comfortable. Its very important to be comfortable with your dentist, my wife is very picky when it comes to dentist, she always look if the dentist teeth are good, she always said" why pick that dentist if he/she can't take care of his/her teeth( hmm she has a point there).