Fluid Chart (In and Out)
Your Child Must Drink Everyday
Use the following chart to determine the minimum amount of fluid your
child needs to take every day during normal waking hours:
| Age | Number of
Ounces (oz) | |
Up to 1 year old
|
3 to 4 oz. every 2 hours
| | 1 year to
5 years old | 4 oz. every 2 hours | | 6 years old and older | 6 to 8 oz. every 2 hours |
Your Child Must Urinate Every Day
Your child should not wait too long to urinate. If so, he or she may
be dehydrated. If your child urinates less frequently than the hours listed
below, contact your physician promptly. For example, if your 6-month-old
child has not wet his pants or urinated for 9 hours, you should call because
9 hours is longer than 8 hours.
| Age | When
to Call | |
Up to 1 year old
|
Call if no urine for 8 hours or longer
| | Over 1 year old | Call if no urine for 12 hours or longer |
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