Question
If children don’t like to drink water, what can parents do to encourage them to increase their water intake? Please provide some practical suggestions.
Answer
To encourage children to drink more water, parents can try adding a small amount of sugar to the water, or make fruit or vegetable water, keeping the fruit water plain and choosing to add salt or not to the vegetable water. Additionally, you can add some calcium supplements with appealing flavors to the water. Offering juicy fruits like watermelons, pears, and oranges, or making fresh juices are also good choices. Preparing a delicious soup dish with each meal not only replenishes fluids but also provides rich nutrition. If children refuse to drink water, avoid forcing them to prevent them from developing a dislike for water.