Children’s hydration campaign – Think2DrinkH2O

The following information comes from the ‘Think2Drink H2O Campaign’, promoted by NHS Scotland: 

“Think2DrinkH20 promotes the importance of hydration related to children and young people. Getting the right amount of water can make a difference to the way we all feel, think and function and it is vital that children drink enough fluid to maintain good health.”

“Children can become dehydrated by not drinking enough fluids or by losing fluids and not replacing them. Poor hydration may result in lack of concentration, headaches, dizziness, constipation and urinary tract infection.”

“Adults play a key role in ensuring that children and young people drink enough of the right type of fluids. By setting an example, they can encourage children and young people to make the right hydration choices.”

Downloadable Resources

• Poster – stay hydrated (PDF, 1679KB)
• Poster – healthy pee chart child (PDF, 332KB)
• Poster – effects of dehydration on children (PDF, 603KB)
• Poster – drink more water (PDF, 1099KB)
• Leaflet – spotting the signs of dehydration in children (PDF, 2044KB)
• Aide memoir – children’s drink record (PDF, 509KB)