[the1forgotten]

I was just wondering if it's normal for a 18 month old to ALWAYS be thirsty. She will drink a whole sippy cup of milk and still want more. It's not only with milk but juice or water also. Any input would be appreciated, thanks!

Originally Posted by the1forgotten

I was just wondering if it's normal for a 18 month old to ALWAYS be thirsty. She will drink a whole sippy cup of milk and still want more. It's not only with milk but juice or water also. Any input would be appreciated, thanks!

Is she eating well ? If not she could be using fluids as a food substitute. It is also possible signs of early diabetes ?

Either way I would get the Dr to have a look it wont hurt and at the least put your mind at rest.

[lynn P.]

I agree you could mention it to your doctor. She should be on a schedual - is she eating enough? Doctors say it's only necessary to give children juice, once a day and many parents serve way too much juice. This can lead to gaining too much weight and also tooth decay.

[the1forgotten]

Thanks for input. She eats most meals well and she only has fresh orange juice in the mornings with breakfast. She is picky but she eats a pretty steady amount. She doesn't eat much lunch but tends to make up for it at dinner time. I also thought it could be a sign of early diabetes but I didn't want to jump to conclusions out of worry. She had a check up not even a month ago and everything was great they just said she's a little girl but is proportional, short and good weight for being that short. Does anyone know the right amount of milk and water a 18 month old should be getting?

[Rhapsody]

While I say yes it seems normal for a 18 months old to want to drink any thing and every thing that is given to them - it still never hurts to talk to her doctor about it to make sure there is not a medical problem causing the thirst.