Keeping Your Kids Healthy During Cold & Flu Season *Giveaway*
January 6, 2010 by Caryn
This contest is now closed. Congrats to the winners: Cherice (#14), Ale Oliver (#45), Michele (#42), Lance Pearson (#77), ReggieMann (#58)
There are so many aspects of winter that I enjoy…warm drinks (like hot chocolate and winter dream tea lattes), snuggling on the couch with my hubby and 2 kidlets, and breaking out my Uggs. What don’t I like about winter? Germs…colds…flus…bugs! Fortunately, I’m very diligent about handwashing and avoiding places where germs congregate. My son doesn’t get sick often, but when he does, getting him to eat or drink is nearly impossible.
We keep a supply of Pedialyte at home for those times when my son has a fever or doesn’t want to drink fluids. Many pediatricians recommend the use of an oral electrolyte solution like Pedialyte to prevent dehydration, particularly when a child is experiencing vomiting or diarrhea. Pedialyte helps restore the body’s potassium, sodium, and chloride minerals. While it may seem like any liquid would be effective when a child is sick, Pedialyte is formulated to contain the appropriate ratios of carbohydrates and electrolytes so that fluid is absorbed and dehydration does not worsen.
Pedialyte recently introduced their Powder Packs, perfect for when you’re away from home. You simply mix one pack with 8 ounces of water for fluid replacement. The Powder Packs are available in Fruit Punch, Grape, Apple, and Strawberry.
Fortunately, we have not had to use these so far this season. However, I think that moms should keep these in her purse or diaper bag. In my experience, sickness is not “planned” or expected. So having a few packets on hand will ensure your child gets hydrated quickly.
Pedialyte Powder Packs are available at grocery stores and drug stores nationwide.
Win It! FIVE of you will win a one year supply of Pedialyte Powder Packs. Simply leave me a comment with something interesting you found on the site. Comments will close on January 21, 2010 at 10 PM PST. One comment per person, please (unless you do the extra credit). US residents only. Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn.
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I learned that all of the Pedialyte products (including Pedialyte liquid products and Pedialyte Freezer Pops) are considered to be clear liquids and would be appropriate on a clear liquid diet.
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Pedialyte contains a balance of sugars, fluid, and electrolytes recommended by experts.
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I learned that they now carry freezer pops! My daughter loves these.
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Think it’s interesting how the site shows you how to demonstrate dehydration with a celery stalk and colored liquid.
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I learned that dehydration can make your sick child feel even worse
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Pedialyte contains the quantity and ratio of sugars (dextrose and fructose) and minerals (electrolytes) recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
I learned that if other fluids are added, the quantities and ratios of electrolytes and sugars per volume may be altered, making the product less effective. Thanks for the chance.
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I learned they have freezer pops! Perfect for TX summers!!!
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I love how pedialyte gave the idea of using celery to demonstrate deyhdration. My 3 yr old sons asks about it, and its hard to explain. I will use that idea next time. This is a great giveaway. I hope I win for my boys. My 3 yr old gets very sick atleast once every winter. We use pedialyte alot in this house!!!
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I found out that Freezer Pops are a fun way to help
older kids feel better. I bet my little gal would like these!
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they have a multitude of ways that you can use it – freezer pops, drinks, etc!
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The Freezer Pops are a great idea! Those would be great if your child also had a sore throat.
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I learned that you can explain dehydration using pedialyte and a celery stalk. This helps kids understand their body’s reaction to no fluids.
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I would like to win these just in case my great neice, Addyson, gets sick, again…
their site says that reg juices or sport drinks contain sugar which will probably make the childs diarrhea worse
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You can also get them in freezer pops.
I just brought the powder packs and some freezer pops. I think the powder kinds taste alot better. I didn’t realize the powder packs are not recommend for anyone younger than one yr old.
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I didn’t know that “drinks containing too much sugar may make diarrhea worse”.
I learned that they post kids coloring sheets and activities on the page. Very handy!
I learned a loy! I’m sorry to say that I didn”t know that sports drinks with all their suagr can make the dehydration worse. I’m glad I read all that!
I’m happy to subscribe to your newsletter via my yahoo address. But I’m not happy that I can’t type or spell today! I surely know how to spell “lot” and “sugar”…………..I hope I’m not getting sick……….
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Pedialyte Freezer Pops are a cool way to
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needed to help prevent dehydration
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Thank you for the giveaway. Pedialyte contains a balance of sugars, fluid, and electrolytes recommended by experts.
I had no idea that Pedialyte came in powder packs. This would be so convienent if you were somewhere that you needed them and you needed them right away.
I learned that the website has some fun printable activities
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I didn’t know that they had freezer pops …great idea!
Its available in powder, freezer, liter, singles and considered a clear liquid.
I learned why is it NOT a good idea to mix Pedialyte with other fluids which can alter the balance of electrolytes and sugars.
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Household beverages, such as sports drinks, sweetened sodas or juices with too much sugar may make diarrhea worse. When sugar levels are too high, your body tries to dilute the sugar by drawing water from the blood stream into the intestine, which then causes diarrhea
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Dehydration causes our bodies to become out of balance. With dehydration, more water is moving out of our bodies than we’re taking in through drinking. When the body loses too much water it can no longer function efficiently.
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I learned that Potassium, sodium and chloride are minerals known as electrolytes. In the body, they are vital for proper cell function and growth. And when you get dehydrated the body is unbalanced.
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i love how there are pedialyte freezer pops – i think my kids would totally eat those easier than drinking the fluid – thanks for the giveaway
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I learned they have freezer pops.
They carry freezer pops.. this is what I learned. This is great my child would love a freezer pop!
Why dehydration is a problem
Dehydration causes our bodies to become out of balance. With dehydration, more water is moving out of our bodies than we’re taking in through drinking. When the body loses too much water it can no longer function efficiently.
Dehydration can make your sick child feel even worse. If your child has both diarrhea and continued vomiting, dehydration can become dangerous even more quickly
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Its the #1 pediatrician recommended brand
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Pedialyte has come in handy many times! Sports drinks containing too much sugar may make diarrhea worse!
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I read that other drinks commonly have too much sugar and can make diarrhea worse!
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Pedialyte contains the quantity and ratio of sugars (dextrose and fructose) and minerals (electrolytes) recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. This precise balance of sugar and electrolytes makes Pedialyte effective in the management and treatment of diarrhea with or without vomiting.
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