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Many mothers have doubts as to whether they can give water to the newborn. The first clarification is that the baby’s needs are quite different from that of an adult. A child fed exclusively with breast milk does not need water , because breast milk already contains water and can fully satisfy the baby’s hydration needs.
Most pediatricians advise that the baby should not be offered water or any other liquid until the age of six months . Breast milk has a balanced mineral salt content which makes it a natural source of hydration for the baby. On hotter days, the baby will demand more feeds and therefore, it is essential that the mother drinks a lot of water throughout the day and that she eats in a healthy way in order to offer a high quality food to the child.
Know When Your Newborn Can Drink Water
The water for newborn is only indicated when the child is not feeding exclusively through breastfeeding. If the baby is fed by formulas, the mother is instructed to give small amounts of water to the child throughout the day, because most of the existing formulas have sodium, which can contribute to dehydration .
But even in cases where the child uses formulas, it is important that the pediatrician is consulted to properly advise on daily quantities and if it is really necessary. It is worth mentioning that when there is a recommendation that it can give water to the newborn, it is important that it be filtered, preferably boiled and cooled.
The amount indicated by the doctor must be respected and is established according to the baby’s weight, usually the offer of water is recommended after the meal, in small sips. It is not recommended in the intervals, as it may cause the baby to feel full and impair the feeding time .
When Does Baby Need Water In Its Routine?
The starting 6 months of the child’s life , parents may have to include water in the baby ‘s routine, but without exaggeration. Small sips are usually advised after meals, following the same recommendation in the case of newborns who drink water. The quantity must be established with the pediatrician and respected.
After the water is released, the parents can get a sense of whether the child is properly hydrated through the appearance of the pee, if it is clear and if the child pees at least six times throughout the day, it is a sign that he is properly hydrated. . The orientation for the ingestion of teas is the same as for water, in a small amount , respecting the medical guidance.
IMPORTANT: After instructing the pediatrician to drink water, it is essential that parents respect the quantities and that under no circumstances offer other liquids such as juices or soft drinks that can be harmful to the child’s health.
The Needs of Children Over 1 Year
Upon completing one year of life, the child is free to drink water without so many restrictions. On warmer days, it is important that parents offer more water throughout the day , in the amount that the child wants to drink. Some precautions must be taken, such as not allowing the child to drink a lot of water minutes before mealtime, which can cause satiety and cause him to lose his hunger.
Hot days
On very hot and dry days, the incidence of dehydration among children is higher. Therefore, it is essential that parents are always attentive to the baby’s hydration and in cases of fever, the amount of water should be greater in order to restore the child’s ideal temperature as soon as possible. So also help in the elimination of any invading agents.
It is essential not to offer water to the baby just before bedtime, which can cause a feeling of discomfort and impair digestion in cases where the child has just been fed. Water, as in adults, can prevent perfect digestion if it is ingested in excess right after meals.
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My name is Dr. Alexis Hart I am 38 years old, I am the mother of 3 beautiful children! Different ages, different phases 16 years, 12 years and 7 years. In love with motherhood since always, I found it difficult to make my dreams come true, and also some more after I was already a mother.
Since I imagined myself as a mother, in my thoughts everything seemed to be much easier and simpler than it really was, I expected to get pregnant as soon as I wished, but it wasn’t that simple. The first pregnancy was smooth, but my daughter’s birth was very troubled. Joana was born in 2002 with a weight of 2930kg and 45cm, from a very peaceful cesarean delivery but she had already been born with congenital pneumonia due to a broken bag not treated with antibiotics even before delivery.
