Do you know the EARLY signs of dehydration in children?

All kids and adults lose water constantly throughout the day. Water evaporates from the skin and leaves the body when you breathe, cry, sweat, and use the toilet.

Most of the time, a toddler/child gets enough water from eating and drinking to replace the fluids they lose. But in some cases, kids can lose more water than normal. Fevers, stomach flus, being out in hot weather, or too much exercise, for example, may result in too much fluid loss. This can lead to dehydration.

Dehydration isn’t something to take lightly. When it happens, the body doesn’t have enough fluids and water to function properly. In severe cases, your child can become delirious or unconscious. Dehydration could lead to brain damage or even death.

Dehydration can happen very slowly over time, or it can happen suddenly. Toddlers with an illness, especially stomach flu, should be monitored closely for signs of dehydration. The warning signs aren’t always obvious.
Don’t wait until your toddler/child is excessively thirsty. If they’re really thirsty, they may already be dehydrated. Instead, look out for these warning signs:

• dry, cracked lips
• dark-colored urine
• little or no urine for eight hours
• cold or dry skin
• sunken eyes or sunken soft spot on the head (for babies)
• excessive sleepiness
• low energy levels
• no tears when crying
• extreme fussiness
• fast breathing or heart rate

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/dehydration.html
https://www.healthline.com/health/parenting/signs-of-dehydration-in-toddlers#warning-signs