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It’s 40°C, and your little one refuses to drink water, not even to dip their lips into the glass. Whether it’s a straw bottle, a regular bottle, a glass, or a bottle, they’ve decided to be stubborn, and you’ve tried everything.
Here are some foolproof tricks to get them hydrated without a struggle!
From 6 months onwards! Not before. Until they start eating solid foods, your baby gets their hydration from breast milk or formula.
In cases of heatwaves, fever, vomiting, or diarrhea, you can offer small amounts of water without forcing it. The most important thing is to consult a healthcare professional urgently for advice and to address hydration needs.
Water is highly recommended. Give only water—no syrup or fruit juice. If they refuse, no worries! Gradually introduce small amounts to help them get used to it.
You can offer bottled spring water or low-mineral natural mineral water. Make sure it has the label "suitable for preparing infant food."
At 2-3 years old, your child is no longer a baby. Water should now be a part of their daily diet. But convincing them to drink is a real struggle. How do you persuade them in the heat?
“If I offer him water, he doesn’t care. But if my 2-year-old sees me drinking, he has to grab my glass. The grass is always greener on the other side!”
Julianne, mom of Luke, 2 years old.
Imitation is the best way to encourage them to drink. Have you noticed how they want to copy what you do, like brushing your teeth? Perfect! Use that to your advantage to get them to drink.
If they refuse to drink after meals, don’t worry. The key is to offer small amounts of water throughout the day. It doesn’t have to be at the table. Keep a bottle or cup nearby and offer it regularly—after naps, after physical activity, during snack time, even while reading a story. “You’re feeling warm—let’s cool you down a bit!”
Also, keep a water bottle within their reach. Maybe they’ll help themselves without you having to push.
“Tapping their lips in the water glass? That’s a whole circus! The only solution I’ve found is to offer it with a bit of syrup. Otherwise, they won’t touch it. It’s a real battle.”
Willy, dad of Olivier, 3 and a half years old.
You’ve tried everything. You get the usual excuses: “I don’t like that,” “I’m not thirsty.”
So, what about syrup or fruit juice?
Yes, occasionally, especially during celebrations. But if your child is refusing water, you could offer a refreshment with a few drops of sugar-free organic syrup now and then. Or, why not serve them water-based ice lollies at snack time?
Let your child choose their own cup or bottle. They’ll enjoy drinking from a cup or bottle they picked out for themselves. They’ll have fun using it and showing it off.
Use reusable plastic ice cubes with fun shapes and bright colors to make a plain glass of water more appealing.
It’s better for your child to drink water at room temperature rather than very cold. Very cold drinks, even in summer, won’t hydrate better and could cause digestive discomfort.
Before age 3-4, your child won’t have the instinct to ask for a drink. It’s up to you to think about hydration for them.
But remember, just like Rome wasn’t built in a day, don’t get discouraged. Be patient, try new things to help your child gradually enjoy drinking water. It takes a lot of patience, persistence, and kindness for both you as parents and for your children.