How much fluid does a 5 year old need to prevent dehydration he is non-verbal autistic. negotiation is very difficult. i have do force-feed him with a syringe. how much liquid in a hour?

Watch pee: It is too confusing to count numbers ingested when you look only at fluid intake. Applesauce (95%) grapes/peaches, soups , all vegetables have fluid value. If a 5 yo makes pee every 6-8 hours he is getting enough fluids. If you want a more scientific answer you must include the kids weight in another such question.

See below : The physiological regulation of total body water and fluid concentrations is complex and dynamic. The human daily water requirement varies because of differences in body size, dietary solute load, exercise, and activities. A good rule of thumb for the “average” child is to drink the same number of 8 oz cups per day as their age. Dry mouth and concentrated urine are common signs of dehydration.