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So if your child has been working out and sweating for at least 45 minutes, the answer is probably yes, drink a sports drink. If your child is just hanging out playing video games, the answer is definitely no, drink water.
Oct. 31, 2005 -- Sports drinks such as Gatorade may be as good as rehydration solutions -- such as Pedialyte -- in helping children with mild diarrhea and vomiting caused by a viral illness.