Best 3 Homemade Pedialyte Recipes

Pedialyte is a popular over-the-counter electrolyte solution used to treat dehydration in children and infants. Homemade pedialyte can be an effective and affordable alternative to store-bought brands. It is important to make sure that homemade pedialyte contains the right balance of electrolytes and minerals to be effective. This article will provide a recipe for homemade pedialyte that is safe and effective for use in children and infants.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE PEDIALYTE RECIPE

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This is a quick and easy recipe for a homemade rehydration solution.

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

5 cups of water
6 teaspoons of sugar
½ teaspoon of salt
½ cup orange juice***

Steps:

Mix everything together in a large pitcher or mason jar until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved and store in the fridge! ***The orange juice is key to improving the flavor, otherwise it just tastes like sweet/salt water. Be sure that your kiddo likes orange juice and you can add a bit more if they want the OJ taste stronger.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 0 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 0 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 221 grams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat

HOMEMADE PEDIALYTE

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I found this in Toddler 411, and will never find it when my kids are sick...so I am posting it here.

Provided by farmchick 2

Categories Beverages

Time 1m

Yield 2 cups, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon Jello gelatin, powder

Steps:

Mix it all together -- drink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.8, Sodium 590.9, Carbohydrate 12.6, Sugar 12.6

HOMEMADE PEDIALYTE

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Make and share this Homemade Pedialyte recipe from Food.com.

Provided by garpgump

Categories Beverages

Time 6m

Yield 2 liters, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 1/4 cups water
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon morton lite salt (Sea salt if not Morton Lite Salt. The key is to add KCl not just NaCl. Morton Lite is half and half,)
1/2-1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon gelatin powder (Jel-O)
2 tablespoons sugar (If honey is not used, see below, then the recipe calls for 4-6 tablespoons of sugar, to taste)
1/3 cup raw honey (Do not use honey if this drink is to be served to children under 12 months old)
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)

Steps:

Heat up 1 cup of very hot water (not necessarily boiling, but pretty hot) in a Pyrex measuring cup.
Add the powdered ingredients, stir until dissolved, and transfer to your 2 liter bottle(or larger).
If using honey, then pour out your honey into the Pyrex cup.
Add honey to the 2 liter bottle, let it pour for 30 seconds, use 1 cup of hot water to rinse out the residual honey from the Pyrex measuring cup into the bottle. You should have a total of 2 cups of water in the bottle along with all of the ingredients sans the lemon juice.
Measure out the lemon juice in the mostly clean Pyrex cup and add to the bottle.
The concoction will foam up ... don't panic. Stir/shake to mix all of the ingredients. The foam will dissipate momentarily.
Add the remaining water (~6.2 cups) to top off the bottle and serve over ice.
You may want to stretch this recipe by adding Airborne tablets or equivalent and additional water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 87.4, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 15.3, Protein 0.4

Tips:

Choose the right ingredients: Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and nutritional value.
Balance the flavors: Be sure to use a good balance of sweet, sour, and salty flavors in your Pedialyte. This will make it more palatable and enjoyable to drink.
Adjust the sweetness level: If you find that your Pedialyte is too sweet, you can reduce the amount of sugar or honey that you use. You can also add a bit of lemon juice or lime juice to help balance out the sweetness.
Make it ahead of time: Pedialyte can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. This makes it a convenient option for busy families.
Serve it cold: Pedialyte is best served cold. This will help to soothe and refresh your child.

Conclusion:

Homemade Pedialyte is a safe and effective way to help your child stay hydrated and replenish electrolytes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your child's individual needs. By following these tips, you can make a delicious and nutritious Pedialyte that your child will love.