13 month old's insatiable thirst?

Question

Here's a weird one... my 13 month old son has recently begun drinking water in long stretches, like it's a bottle of milk. Most kids would just "sip" it, right? He gulps it down like he's dying of thirst and then freaks if I take it aware, lower the sippy, or try to get him to hold the cup himself. He does this all day and into the night, and it's been going on for over a week now.

He's not feverish or otherwise unwell. I think he might be teething a little, but he's not interested in the things that would normally soothe him (pacifier, frozen teething rings, etc.). He just wants to drink as much as he can.

What would cause this? It's just strange... it's just plain water. There's no possible way that he could be dehydrated with all the fluids that he's taking in.

Answer 1

He could be diabetic, it on the increase in kids

Answer 2

Is he also peeing a lot more?  Are his diapers REALLY full?  If so, you should call your doctor because excessive thirst and excessive peeing could be Type 1 diabetes.

Like the other 2 answerers said not to scare you or anything, but I'd call the Doctor.  He/She will run a simple test.  In most cases, they should be able to tell you right away.

Answer 3

I'm not sure what would cause him to do this, but I'm sure its fine. Give your pediatrician or family doctor a call and see what they have to say.

Answer 4

My 13 month old is in love with her sippy cup filled with water and she gulps it down.  I would go with your gut that something might be wrong and give your doctor a call just in case.  

Answer 5

Hmm...this is a toughie, I think the best thing you can do is mention this to his peditrition. It sounds like to me that he might have an early onset of diabetes...I don't want to scare you though. So best thing to do is check with his doctor. Or it just might be his body needing more fluids. But better safe than sorry. Best of luck.

Answer 6

Have him tested for childhood Diabetes

Answer 7

You may want to talk to your doctor because some children that drink constantly all the time have diabetes.  Not trying to scare you at all it maybe something you may want to talk to his doctor about.  I was told that also and I had my son checked out also because he was drinking alot.  If it is concerning you just talk to his doctor.