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Treating Dehydration in Children Under 12 Years Old

Call 911 if the child:

1. Call a Doctor

In young children, mild to moderate dehydration can happen very easily, particularly if the child has diarrhea or is vomiting. Contact your child's pediatrician if your child:

 

2. Replace Fluids

For dehydration in an infant up to 1 year old:

For mild dehydration in a child age 1 to 11:

 

3. Follow Up

 

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Hansa D. Bhargava, MD on October 19, 2011