why are infants vulnerable to dehydration?
818423
Everyone is vulnerable to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.  Infants are more vulnerable to everything because they're infants.
571120
Sometimes the nasal drainage goes into the stomach and can upset it if it is the only thing there, like in the morning.  Also, he may be dehydrated, that will make kids sick, because of all the stomach acid in their stomach when they haven't drank any water.  I make everybody in my house drink a glass of water first thing in the morning to start the day.  Best wishes
306849
yes absolutely.  It will keep you from being dehydrated.  Vomiting WITH diarrhea can be a deadly combination if you do not replace your fluids.  Drink lots of clear liquids.
853750
it sounds like a food-borne illness (food poisoning).  the important thing is to continue to push fluids, especially electrolyte solutions like pedialyte.  \n\nif you see any signs of dehydration (no tears, drool, dry diapers), call your doctor.  \n\ngood luck!
995781
It's a survival trait from mankinds long past.\n\nIn periods of drought and famine, males are capabale of  nursing.  That doubles the number of food sources for baby when times are tough.\n\nMen don't lactate now because of social "norms" rather than biological restrictions.
183642
Infants have a very tough time thermoregulating themselves. They don't shiver right away and they don't sweat. Therefore they have problems keeping warm and Keeping cool. So they require their parents to dress them appropriately for the weather to help them out with this.
36343
a dehydrated person will feel thirsty..urine will drop off and may be confused..\n\nu look at the heart rate. it is the first thing that changes (it goes up) when a person is dehydrated.\n\nthen u measure blood pressures- when they're lying down and when tey standing. if theres a big drop (like 15mm Hg or something) its likely they're quite dehydrated.\n\nu pinch the skin..(as someone else has said)..loss of turgor is a feature of dehydration..\n\nu look at mucous membranes- like the mouth, tongue..they'd be dry looking if they're dry lol\n\nalso look at the jugular venous pressure- the vein in the neck.. If you cant see it even when the person is almost lying down , the person could be dry/dehydrated...
864144
It is so the bacteria can become stronger and more resistant.  I believe studies have shown that babies that have not been exposed to bacteria are actually sicker when they get older because the have not built up any immunities.
686667
Why would you drink something like that?  Your baby may not be ok, and you probably are not either.
549099
Oh sure.  As the child grows, he is taking up space previously occupied by other organs - so it can be harder to breath and that is why we have to pee so much.  There is just not enough room in there for our organs to do the job they used to with a growing fetus.
1021485
Thirst \nDry mouth \nDry tongue \nFatigue \nDark colored urine \nInfrequent urination \nReduced urine \nDry skin \nLoose skin \nWrinkled skin \nRapid pulse \nRapid breathing \nMuscle cramps \nMuscle weakness \nSunken eyes \nLight-headedness \nRapid heartbeat \nRapid breathing \nConfusion \nLoss of consciousness \nInfant dehydration symptoms - dehydration is severe in infants requiring immediate urgent medical care; call the doctor or emergency immediately; some of the symptoms include: \nHigh fever \nIrritability \nListlessness \nSleepiness \nDry mouth \nCracked lips \nSunken eyes \nSunken abdomen \nSunken cheeks \nDark rings around the eyes \nSunken fontanel \nNo tears when crying \nNon-responsive skin - does not flatten out when pinched up and released \nThirst \nLess frequent urination \nDry skin \nFatigue \nLight-headedness
629741
I think you need your water tested but I would be boiling water for the infant.\nGood luck!
614990
All of it. Your skin and hair get dry and your organs don't work as effectively. Your brain loses essential fluid and contracts, causing the headaches that come with dehydration sometimes.
242619
Most of children do that, at some point or other - it has to do first with tasting world through your mouth (all babies do), then with manual dexterity development comes the phase of getting to know your own body and, besides, they are salty, just like tears. Tasting poo and pee seems not to figure here, probably cuz we are genetically hardwired to recognize body excrement as a source of disease. If the experiment persists beyond toddler phase, it is grouped together with biting your fingernails and wetting your bed - all signs of mild neurosis
624389
As Keri B said, it has a lot to do with exposure to the elements...previous to this, the fetus had been suspended in amniotic fluid, which is a pretty neutral environment. Contact with the outside world is harsh on the body, and dry skin is frequently a problem in healthy newborns.\n\nSpecifically, in the case of a stillborn, there isn't any blood flow to the skin, which makes it more prone to peeling/tearing. In essence, it's a part of decomposition.\n\nAlso, I have to confess, I'm really curious as to what brought this question up...
918601
Eczema is caused by dry, irritated skin.\nWell nourished and moisturised skin cells are blocked together tightly, visualise it as a brick wall with each individual brick being a skin cell. When the skin is dry, the skin cells become flacid and lose it's moisture, or as you see it as a wall, the bricks begin to break and holes & gaps are formed allowing bacteria and dirt to enter resulting in the skin being irritated and red.\nHighly moisturising creams can assist the skin cells in forming a tight wall again developing a barrier against germs & infectants.\nSwap normal soap for your baby with QV Moisturising Wash, Ego Moisturising washes can also help and a Pinetarsol Bath and wash down can relieve your child of itchiness & discomfort.\nEnsure when bathing your baby that the water is not too hot, hot water can wash away the body's natural oil (Ever seen how easily hot water can wash away oil on a cooking pan?) resulting in dry, flaky skin. A lukewarm bath should be best.\nAlways moisturise, moisturise, moisturise to keep your baby's skin well nourished & healthy and always wash your hands before moisturising your child.\nIf your childs excema persists, see your local doctor for some cream. Cortisone creams & Topical Ointments work very well & you will see the eczema/skin condition gone after a day or two.
1016846
Your skin felt the need for moisture.  The temperature of the water as well as the humidity of your surroundings will affect it also.  You could have had something to drink that dehydrated you a little.  You could of been thirsty and didn't know it.  Lots of reasons.\n\nJust be thankful that your body is created in such a way to handle this without you having to think about it.