Kids are off to bed, even as they are fighting to stay awake. Cam made a mess in the bath, so he didn't get a full washdown, but I made sure he cleaned up his watery mess before sending him to bed. ( cut for length... )
If you're wanting just quick rehydration, Pedia Lite will do it. When deramani was so dehydrated that the doctor was just a touch away from sending him to the hospital, he told us to pick that up and run it through his system.
Personally, I prefer Powerade to Gatorade, as it has more than just sugar and salt and flavoring; it's also got B vitamins in it and some other stuff as I recall.
http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_dehydrat_crs.htm Packets of oral rehydration salts are widely available. Mix the contents of a packet with 1 quart or liter of drinking water. If you are not sure if the water is safe to drink, first boil the water for at least 5 minutes
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Looks like a good formula to have on hand at events, to make up as needed. I remember having something called "dragon's piss" on hot days at the big faires, those few times I gatelisted. Actors camp or behind stage usually. I will put this on my "to bring" list for summer events, as I want to attend but not without good backup solutions to drink, besides water. And I will be avoiding all caffeine right before and during events as well.
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Drinking its wierd, but it works.
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There are a number of other drinks out there that may be better than Gatorade or Powerade (never tried Pedialyte, myself, but it looks interesting: http://www.pedialyte.com/dontwaitrehydrate/dangers.cfm).
http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_dehydrat_crs.htm
Packets of oral rehydration salts are widely available. Mix the contents of a packet with 1 quart or liter of drinking water. If you are not sure if the water is safe to drink, first boil the water for at least 5 minutes ( ... )
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