Signs of dehydration

• Irritability

• Not eating as well as usual

• Weight loss

• Not urinating ("peeing") as often as usual

• Urine that is darker than usual

• Fast heartbeat

• Dry mouth

• Thirst (babies may show thirst by crying and being irritable and eager to drink when something is offered)

• Sunken eyes

• No tears when crying

• Sunken soft spot in babies younger than 18 months

• Skin that isn't as springy as usual