If you have little ones, chances are you’re familiar with that light-colored drink that contains a balance of electrolytes to make your little ones feel better when they’re sick. So what’s a mom to do if she can’t get to the store, doesn’t have the money to buy it, or needs something really quick in a pinch? Well.. she makes her own; here’s the myo Pedialyte recipe I’ve used with my kids since they were little.
MYO Pedialyte is a homemade version of the Pedialyte oral electrolyte solution used to prevent dehydration. To make it, mix water, salt, sugar, and baking soda to create a drink that replaces fluids and minerals lost during vomiting, diarrhea, or sweating. However, it’s important to consult a doctor before giving homemade Pedialyte to infants or children.
MYO Pedialyte
Pedialyte-style beverages help restore necessary electrolytes that are frequently lost during a bought of vomiting or diarrhea. The major electrolytes your body needs are:
- sodium (Na+)
- potassium (K+)
- chloride (Cl-)
- calcium (Ca2+)<
- magnesium (Mg2+)
- bicarbonate (HCO3-)
- phosphate (PO42-) Phosphorus
- sulfate (SO42-)
Consuming these types of beverages during illness helps keep little ones properly hydrated (which can also help alleviate headaches brought on by dehydration and fever).
1Lemon-Carrot-Lyte
3 cups Natural Spring Water
1/3 cup Freshly Juiced Lemon Juice (rich in Potassium, Phosphorus as well as smaller amounts of Magnesium, Calcium, Sodium, Iron, and Copper)
1 cup Freshly Juiced Carrot Juice (rich in Potassium, Calcium, and Phosphorus as well as smaller amounts of Magnesium, Sodium)
1/3 cup (or to taste) Raw Honey / Palm Sugar / Coconut Palm Sugar
1/4 – 1/2 tsp. Natural Sea Salt
1/2 – 1 tsp. Baking Soda
Warm half of the water with honey, sea salt, and baking soda until fully dissolved. Remove from heat, and add remaining ingredients. This solution can also be frozen & enjoyed as a popsicle.
2Lemon-Watermelon-Lyte
3 cups Natural Spring Water
1/3 cup Freshly Juiced Lemon Juice (rich in Potassium, Phosphorus as well as smaller amounts of Magnesium, Calcium, Sodium, Iron, and Copper)
1 cup Freshly Juiced Watermelon Juice (rich in Potassium as well as moderate amounts of Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Calcium)
1/3 cup (or to taste) Raw Honey / Palm Sugar / Coconut Palm Sugar
1/4 – 1/2 tsp. Natural Sea Salt
1/2 – 1 tsp. Baking Soda
Warm half of the water with honey, sea salt, and baking soda until fully dissolved. Remove from heat, and add remaining ingredients. This solution can also be frozen & enjoyed as a popsicle.
3Apple-Lyte
3 cups Natural Spring Water
1/3 cup Freshly Juiced Lemon Juice (rich in Potassium, Phosphorus as well as smaller amounts of Magnesium, Calcium, Sodium, Iron, and Copper)
1 cup Freshly Juiced Apple Juice (rich in Potassium, Phosphorus as well as smaller amounts of Magnesium, Calcium, Iron, Sodium, and Zinc)
1/3 cup (or to taste) Raw Honey / Palm Sugar / Coconut Palm Sugar
1/4 – 1/2 tsp. Natural Sea Salt
1/2 – 1 tsp. Baking Soda
Warm half of the water with honey, sea salt, and baking soda until fully dissolved. Remove from heat, and add remaining ingredients. This solution can also be frozen & enjoyed as a popsicle.
4Coconut Water-Lyte
Natural Coconut Water is the perfect electrolyte drink; it can be purchased in cans.
5Grape-Lyte
3 cups Natural Spring Water
1/3 cup Freshly Juiced Lemon Juice (rich in Potassium, Phosphorus as well as smaller amounts of Magnesium, Calcium, Sodium, Iron, and Copper)
1 cup Freshly Juiced Grape Juice (rich in Potassium, Phosphorus as well as smaller amounts of Magnesium, Calcium, Sodium, Iron, and Copper)
1/3 cup (or to taste) Raw Honey / Palm Sugar / Coconut Palm Sugar
1/4 – 1/2 tsp. Natural Sea Salt
1/2 – 1 tsp. Baking Soda
Warm half of the water with honey, sea salt, and baking soda until fully dissolved. Remove from heat, and add remaining ingredients. This solution can also be frozen & enjoyed as a popsicle.
6MYO Pedialite (clone) # 1
2 quarts water (boiled & Cooled)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
7 T sugar
1 packet Sugar-Free Kool-Aid
Mix the above ingredients well. Store in the refrigerator. (The Kool-aid is optional). You can also MYO popsicles by freezing them in tiny Dixie cups with popsicle sticks, this method is especially helpful during the sore throat/runny nose stage of cold/flu.
Please note: It is very important for babies and children not to become dehydrated when they’re sick! Use instead of juice or milk for diarrhea, vomiting,& fever. This blend does not aggravate the tummy.
7Homemade Pedialyte Recipe #2
1/2 cup hot water
2 1/2 cups water
1 c. orange juice (496 mg potassium)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon Jello gelatin powder/mix, any flavor (but cherry or strawberry tend to be favorites)
Combine salt, sugar, and Jello in the hot water, stirring until completely dissolved. Add 3 1/2 cups of cold water and serve.
Refrigerate for up to 3 days; shake well before serving.
8Homemade Pedialyte Recipe #3
– this recipe is NOT Intended for Children under the age of 2 as it contains Honey. Babies cannot safely consume honey before their first birthday.
4 cups of water
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons honey (33 mg potassium)
1/2 teaspoon salt
optional: 1/2 packet of unsweetened Kool-Aid
Mix all ingredients together and serve.
Refrigerate for up to 3 days; shake well before serving.
9Homemade Pedialyte Recipe #4
2 quarts water
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup orange juice (496 mg potassium)
Mix all ingredients together and serve. Of all the copycat recipes, this one was least appreciated by my children, yours may obviously have different tastes.
Refrigerate for up to 3 days; shake well before serving.
