The amount of water a child needs varies based on age, weight, and activity level. However, general guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics suggest:
- Toddlers (1-3 years old): About 4 cups (1 liter) per day. - Young children (4-8 years old): About 5 cups (1.2 liters) per day. - Older children (9-13 years old): About 7-8 cups (1.6-1.9 liters) per day for girls, and 8-10 cups (1.9-2.4 liters) per day for boys. - Teenagers (14-18 years old): About 8-11 cups (1.9-2.6 liters) per day for girls, and 11-13 cups (2.6-3 liters) per day for boys.
