Best Electrolyte Powder: Pedialyte Electrolyte Powder

If your child is under age 2 and you are concerned they may be dehydrated, contact your doctor before using these products. For kiddos over age 2 that may have mild cases of dehydration, we would recommend Pedialyte Electrolyte Powder.

Each packet (24 per box) makes 8 oz. of electrolyte solution when added to a cup of water. There are four flavors in this pack. Each serving has 25 calories. Ingredients include sugar plus electrolytes like potassium, sodium, sugars, chloride and flavorings. Here’s more:

What We Liked

• Convenient and great for trips, travel.

• Less sugar than other electrolyte sports drinks. 

What Needs Work

• Some kids don’t like the taste.

• Gritty because it often doesn’t dissolve completely.

Best Organic Electrolyte Solution: Earths Best Electrolyte Solution

When it comes to electrolyte solutions, there aren’t many organic options out there. We tried a few and thought Earth’s Best was the best choice.

This solution replenishes zinc and electrolytes. The ingredients include potassium, zinc, chloride, sugar (stevia), and sodium. It is made with organic grape juice from concentrate. It includes no artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners and the ingredients are non-GMO. 

What We Liked

• No artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners.

• Organic and non-GMO.

What Needs Work

• Pricey.

Best Sugar Free: Key Nutrients Electrolyte Powder

Sugar is often one of the major ingredients in electrolyte replacement drinks and powders. For people on a no-sugar diet, or who just want to avoid extra sugar, we picked Key Nutrients’ Electrolyte Powder as a great tasting option.

What We Liked

• Plant based powder uses Stevia to sweeten, making it sugar free.

• Includes vitamins and minerals. 

• Non-GMO, no artificial colors or flavors. The color comes from the added Vitamin B2.

• More lemonade flavor, less salt. There’s a split opinion about the flavor—most people like the taste. A small minority disagree.

What’s Needs Work

• Can be hard to dissolve.

• Aftertaste? Some thought it was fine. Others didn’t like the aftertaste.

Best Budget-Friendly Electrolyte Drink: Amazon Basic Care Advantage Electrolyte Solution

Electrolyte solutions can be rather pricey—here’s an option that is easier on the wallet. Amazon Basic Care Advantage is one liter of a solution that contains sodium chloride, sodium citrate, zinc and sucralose (sweetener).

What We Liked

• Affordable!

• Gets the job done.

What’s Needs Work

• Not for folks with milk allergy. This drink contains milk-based products, so it is not appropriate for those with an allergy to dairy.

• Artificial flavors, sweeteners and color.

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