How can you tell if a toddler is getting dehydrated?

[AndreaMMS]

My 15-month old has had diarrhea 6-8 times in the last 24 hours (Wheeee! Happy new year!:rolleyes: ).

She is on antibiotics for a double ear infection and has four molars coming through, so either could be the cause, I suppose.

She is acting fine, drinking and eating, but still....

How can I tell if she's getting dehydrated?:(

Thanks!

[BooeyJ2]

No (or very little) saliva and/or tears were the main ones we were told to watch for when Paige was really sick back in 05.

[NicoleWisconsin]

http://toddlerstoday.com/resources/articles/dehydration.htm

What Are Signs of Dehydration?
Signs of mild dehydration in an infant include a dry mouth, few or no tears when crying, crankiness or irritability and no wet diapers for three hours or more.

Your child may be seriously dehydrated if you notice any of the following signs: his eyes and cheeks seem sunken, he is unusually inactive or sleepy, his mouth and tongue are very dry or his skin feels dry and wrinkled. If you gently pinch the skin on the back of a dehydrated child's hand, it flattens slowly when released.

[AndreaMMS]

Thank you!

[NicoleWisconsin]

You're welcome. Hope she is feeling better soon :)