Be sure your child is drinking adequate amounts of fluid, pay attention to this as formula or breast milk feedings decrease. The food guide pyramid is an excellent guide for choosing an appropriate diet. Choose whole grains, and plenty of fruits and vegetables. Bran cereals can help as do prunes and prune juice. Fluids other than water are acceptable in children because they require calories for growth.
Fluid requirements vary for children based on their size, activity level, and temperature.
To assure adequate fluids offer water, milk, juice and other beverages often, more frequently during exercise and in extreme heat.