Hello mums and dads! đ We know how much you juggle every day for your children. One small but powerful addition to your childâs routine is a steady hydration habit. Surprisingly, good hydration throughout the day doesnât just help support focus and energy - it can actually support better sleep and a more settled evening, too!
Letâs explore some easy, mum-approved tips for setting up a hydration routine theyâll actually enjoy.
Building a Kid-Friendly Hydration Routine
Ready to help your child stay hydrated and reap the benefits? Here are some simple steps you can take to make sure theyâre getting enough water from morning till night.
1. Start the Day with Water
Encourage your kids to begin each morning with some water. After hours of sleep, our bodies are naturally a bit dehydrated. Water first thing wakes them up and kick-starts their hydration for the day.
đ©âđŠ Mum Tip: Keep a small glass or bottle of water on their bedside table so itâs the first thing they see when they wake up!
2. Incorporate Water into Playtime
If your child has a packed day of activities, itâs easy for them to forget to drink. Whether itâs a playdate, sports practice, or just a trip to the playground, remind them to take sips between activities. A brightly coloured, easy-to-use water bottle can make drinking water fun, and a bottle they love is more likely to stay in their hand.
đ Top Trick: Try âsip breaksâ - set a timer on your phone for a fun reminder, or make it a rule to have a sip whenever they pause for a breather.
3. Add Fun Flavours Naturally
Plain water can be a bit uninspiring for some kids. Make hydration more exciting by adding slices of their favourite fruits like strawberries, oranges, or a splash of lemon.
đ Mum-Approved Idea: Make "fruit-infused waterâ together, and let them pick the flavours. Itâs a simple activity that makes drinking water a little adventure!
Keeping Hydration Fun and Easy
Creating a hydration habit doesnât need to feel like a chore! Here are a few ideas to make drinking water something theyâll look forward to:
- Fun Bottles: Let your kids choose their water bottle in their favourite colour with fun features.
- Sipping Challenges: For older kids, set a daily âsip challengeâ goal, and if they reach it, reward them with a little treat.
- Hydration Buddies: Pair them up with a friend or sibling as âhydration buddiesâ so they can remind each other to drink water.
So, mums and dads, grab those water bottles and give these tips a go! Cheers to happy, hydrated, and well-rested kiddos! đ
