Dehydrated 2 year old?

Question

how can you tell if a 2 year old is dehydrated? she has strep throat and is very sick on antibiotics????

Answer 1

take her to the doctor dammnet  

Answer 2

Dry mucus membranes i.e look at her lips, tongue and eyes. Decreased urine and tear production. Be sure to keep her hydrated even if unsure pedialyte is very good for that and just non citrus juices, gatorade water popsicles jellos whatever fluid she willing to take and won't worsen her condition.

Answer 3

If  you're worried about dehydration, give her some pedialyte, they have drinks, or even frozen pops.  I think some symptoms are dry lips & mouth.  But better to get her hydrated before these symptoms show.

Answer 4

if you suspect shes dehydrated go to the er now dont be asking on line what to do

Answer 5

If she does not cry tears or pee, she is dehydrated!

This is very dangerous.

If this is the case, you need to call ER right away.  She may need an IV.

Answer 6

Dehydration can occur rapidly in babies-small children and the elderly.

In the begining symtoms may include-Increast thirst-dry mouth and thick mucus and decrease of urine output(may be dark yellow)As it gets worse there may be less urine.-lightheadeness-dry clamy skin.especilly arms and legs-urine will get even darker-sever signs are the same but worse-fainting-to weak to walk-no urine in hours-

Be sure your child gets pleantly of fluids-If vomiting still and listless get to the ER-Don't take chaces.