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93% of parents struggle to get child to drink enough water
Survey shows 93% of UK parents can't get children to drink enough water.
In brief
Survey shows 93% of UK parents can't get children to drink enough water. 93% of UK parents struggle to get children to drink enough water, with only 1 in 6 knowing daily requirements. Originally reported by MadeForMums.
Survey finds 93% struggle with child hydration
A survey of 1,000 UK parents found 93% struggle to get children to drink enough water.
Only 1 in 6 know daily water needs
Just 1 in 6 parents correctly identify how much water their child should drink each day.
70% add sweeteners to water
70% of parents add squash or cordial to encourage water drinking, despite health recommendations.
SACN recommends avoiding sugary drinks
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition recommends children under five avoid sugary drinks.
45% struggle during playtime
45% of parents find it difficult to encourage water drinking during active play.
51% wish earlier bottle transition
51% of parents feel their child should have moved from bottles sooner than they did.
Hydration impacts health
Mild dehydration can cause constipation, headaches, poor concentration and tiredness.
Munchkin offers cup transition help
Munchkin's Grow with the Flow cups help parents transition children to drinking from cups.
Here's the gist
93% of UK parents struggle to get children to drink enough water, with only 1 in 6 knowing daily requirements.
