Published: February 29, 2016 | Updated: November 27, 2019
Drinking plenty of water is one of the best things for your child’s urinary and digestive systems. Drinking enough water — about 40 to 60 ounces per day for children ages 4 to 12 — helps flush bacteria from the urinary tract, which prevents infection and helps the digestive tract function regularly.
Sprucing up your child’s water with fruit, cucumber slices or a sprig of fresh mint can help them choose water over other options.
<strong>Recipe:</strong>Choose your favorite fruit combination.<br /> •2 cups favorite fruits, sliced<br /> •2-3 sprigs of mint<br /> •(Mix together).<br /> •Let sit for an hour or more to let the flavors infuse the water.<br /> •Pour over ice</p> <p><strong>Water Recipe Suggestions</strong><br /> •Raspberry, Lemon Mint<br /> •Pineapple, Mint<br /> •Strawberry, Raspberry</p> <p>This recipe is brought to you buy <a href="https://nortonchildrens.com/services/urology/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Norton Children’s Hospital Urology Specialists</a>. For more kid friendly recipes visit <a href="https://nortonchildrens.com/news/5-power-foods-better-urinary-health/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NortonChildrensHospital.com/PowerFoods</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>
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