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You wanted to know how much water your 16 month old should be drinking. And more importantly than the volume are the signs that your child is getting enough to drink. And that may vary slightly from child to child, depending on their activity level, the climate you live in, and their overall needs. So what you should do is look for signs that your child is getting enough. The most evident to you may be the number of wet diapers that you're seeing. And if you're seeing at least 6 wet diapers a day, that's a good thing. Babies are just like us, and the more we drink, the more we urinate, and so the more they drink, the more they'll urinate. And if they're not urinating frequently, like if you notice that your child is only having 1 to 2 wet diapers a day, that's not enough, and you should have them seen by a pediatrician. You can also pay attention to the concentration of urine. If it seems really concentrated, or if your child is crying with less tears, or acting excessively fussy, or is lethargic, and just not responding to you as usual, or if they have sunken soft spots, or a parched dry mouth, or if their extremities seem to be discolored, or if their skin is really wrinkled - again, those are all signs of dehydration, and it warrants a trip to the doctor so that they can be evaluated and checked out.

Generally speaking, a young toddler between the ages of 1 and 2 should be drinking 2 to 3 cups of whole milk daily, and this should be given in a sippy cup with meals. And they can also have up to 4 to 6 ounces of 100% juice, but the rest of the volume that they get should be from water and also from the food that they eat. So if your child comes to you and they're thirsty in between meals, you can offer them a sippy cup with water. Be cognizant that if you're out in the sun, and doing a lot of things, or if your child is being very active, then they'll need more fluid just like us, because they're sweating and they're losing water. And so we need to replenish it by having them drink more water. So offer them sips more frequently if you notice that your child is extra thirsty or is being very active. If you have more concerns or questions about your child, don't hesitate to talk with your pediatrician, because they can give you tailored information and advice about it. And if you have more questions for me in the future, feel free to ask them on our Facebook page at   / intermountainmoms  , and recommend us to your friends and family too.