It is also harder to detect dehydration in children than it is in adults, they say, in part because children have a tougher time communicating their symptoms. As a result, it is incumbent on their caretakers to notice the early signs of dehydration. And because their immune systems are young, children are more susceptible to infections that might cause vomiting or diarrhea — leading to dehydration.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 15, 2018 23:03 UTC