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LO sucks down water

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Hi, ladies

 I haven't been on this board in probably 2 years, but I do have a question that I'm hoping you can help me with.  DS, 20 months, suddenly sucks down water, one sippy cup full after another.  For example, today:  It's noon, and I think he's just finished his fourth full cup of water.  And he'll basically sit there and drink it all right away.  I'm not particularly worried, but I do think it's odd. (Also frustrating because I swear I'm changing his diaper every 45 minutes.) Anyone else have LO that does this? Also, it's not because we're outside and it's hot.  We've spent all morning inside. TIA!

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  • MNgirl326MNgirl326 member

    hmmm...I would probably keep an eye on it.  I wouldn't panic yet, but extreme thirst is a symptom of childhood diabetes.  I am not saying that is what it is, but I would keep an eye on it and if it continues I would mention something to the pedi at his 2 year appointment.

    It is probably, nothing however, and can be filed under the "quirky phases kids go though"

     

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  • Temp937723687505543Temp937723687505543 member
    Thank you!  That's what I've been thinking as well, it's just really nice to hear someone else say the same thing. 
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  • CourtimilkCourtimilk member
    I'd suggest a growth spurt unless your DS likes the cool water on his tender gums.
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  • Snow1010Snow1010 member

    My DD drinks and pees a lot!  To be honest, I didn't really notice, but the daycare teachers kept mentioning.  My sister has type 1 diabetes so I knew all about that being a sign.   Then one day a teacher mentioned again and I decided to call the doctor.  Doctor didn't think I should be concerned, but I insisted on a test.  He did a urine test and it came back fine.  

    I'm sure everything is fine with your LO, but if you're worried, it's a very simple test at the doctor's office.

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  • nemosucksIInemosucksII member
    I could have wrote this exact post!  I went to the pedi to get him tested for diabetes - it was negative.  DS is just a thirsty lil guy!  To settle your nerves, just get your LO tested.  It was a simple prick on DS's finger and we got results immediately.  GL! :)
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  • Eleventy11Eleventy11 member
    My DD is 16 months and has always sucked down water. I think some kids just drink more than others. It is a pita to go through so many diapers though. We sometimes use 10 to 12 a day!
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  • blu-eyedwifeblu-eyedwife member

    imagenemosucksII:
    I could have wrote this exact post!  I went to the pedi to get him tested for diabetes - it was negative.  DS is just a thirsty lil guy!  To settle your nerves, just get your LO tested.  It was a simple prick on DS's finger and we got results immediately.  GL! :)

    We did this too - same results.  The doctor wasn't worried, but he did a glucose test just to be sure. They go through phases.  Mine was like this at 18 months, but now at 21 months, he drinks a "normal" (or less) amount of water.  Up until this week he switched from water to milk and was drinking an obscene amount of that.  But now he's back to normal on that too. 

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