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How much water should kids be drinking?

I have a son who is 4 years old, and he barely drinks any water. I try to give it to him, but my husband lets him do whatever he wants, like drinking soda or other drinks packed with sugar. How much water should he be drinking? Ideally?

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He needs 16 oz dairy for calcium for his bones and about 12-24 oz other fluids. It depends on his activity and sweating. Carbonated drinks can make his bones weak and high sugar drinks can predispose to diabetes