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title: Have you drunk enough water today?
description: Have you drunk enough water today? How much water is enough for your children? Water is a very important part of your health and well being. Find out what is recommended by Australian Government Standards on how much water is enough.
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# [Have you drunk enough water today?](https://www.childrenschiropractic.com.au/blog/how-much-water-is-enough)

 Written by [ACCC Team](https://www.childrenschiropractic.com.au/blog/author/australian-childrens-chiropractic-centre-team) | 09-Apr-2018 23:59:35

As you know we constantly ask the children who attend our centre -   
'Have you drunk enough water today?'

But how much is enough? 

A small child's drink bottle usually holds 400ml  
A large child's drink bottle holds between 500ml-750ml

On a NORMAL day (20-25 degrees)  
▪️ Children 2-4 yrs need to have about 0.5L per day  
- That is 2 full 250ml glasses or 1.5 bottles full)  
▪️Children 5-8yrs need to have 1L  
- About 4-5 glasses or 2 to 3 bottle refills/day  
▪️ Children 9-12yrs need to have 1.5L  
- They should be refilling their drink bottles 3-4 x per day  
▪️Children 13+yrs need to have 2L per day  
- Thats 8 to 10 glasses (2 litres) or 4 refills of a bottle per day

 On a HOT day (25-35+ degrees) - Our children will need MUCH more, especially if they are playing outdoors.   
We recommend that the numbers above be x 1.5 at least.

Children do not regulate their temperature like adults can, so it is vitally important that we support them especially during very, hot days.

There is no better way to re-hydrate then with water, but you can add these following ideas to add hydration support;  
▪️Fruits - watermelon, oranges 🍉  
▪️Coconut water - great for re-hydration   
▪️ Icy Poles - home made with a mix of water, freshly squeezed juices and fruit pieces 

 

You can find out more by visiting: https://www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/kids-teens/choose-water-as-a-drink-kids

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