Be alert for the following warning signs of dehydration, and notify the pediatrician immediately if any of them develop.
Mild to Moderate Dehydration:
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Plays less than usual
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Urinates less frequently (for infants, fewer than six wet diapers per day)
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Parched, dry mouth
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Fewer tears when crying
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Sunken soft spot of the head in an infant or toddler
Stools will be loose if dehydration is caused by diarrhea; if dehydration is due to other fluid loss (vomiting, lack of fluid intake), there will be decreased bowel movements
Severe Dehydration (in addition to the symptoms and signals already listed):
