I live in Las Vegas where it can get to like 118 degress but right now about 112. Since its so hot do you think the extra water will be okay just to make sure she isn't dehydrated? shes 3 months
2006-07-15 09:24:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
i dont breastfeed just to let you guys know
2006-07-15 19:09:07 · update #1
No, it is *not* okay. A baby does *not* need water, and water will fill her up so that she isn't as hungry for nursing which she *really* needs. Your milk is mostly water at the beginning of a feeding, and she will nurse as she needs to to get both plenty of water and lots of nutrition, as well.
What's more, water *won't* prevent dehydration. Babies need electrolytes (minerals that help her absorb the water properly) with their water. They get that with human milk.
2006-07-15 18:39:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem with giving water is that they are empty calories. Most pediatricians will tell you that the focus should be to get your child to always consume nutritional calories -- especially when she's only 3 months old. Formula or breast milk will meet her hydration needs. Given your climate, she will probably consume more liquids than babies in other parts of the country.
2006-07-15 19:12:00 · answer #2 · answered by Stillstanding 2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it doesn't fill her up and preventing her from taking the adequate amount of formula/breastmilk for her age then why not. If she's breastfed she doesn't need any water. Breastmilk has enough to keep her hydrated. Now formula is another story
2006-07-15 17:51:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea I used to give my baby some water because I felt like all that formula was giving her a nasty film in her mouth.... the doctors dont want you to feed water to babies becasue they are worried that the water will flush the nutrients right out of her.
2006-07-15 17:05:07 · answer #4 · answered by geet840 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't give her empty calories. She is growing very quickly at this age. The AAP says that she doesn't need anything but breastmilk or formula at this age. Both breastmilk and formula are mostly water and will not only help her grow, they will keep her hydrated.
2006-07-15 16:58:09 · answer #5 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely. The earlier they start drinking water, the better. Beginning it early encourages them drinking it as a habit later in life.
2006-07-15 16:42:54 · answer #6 · answered by sadiemylady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is good to start your baby on water now. She will develop a taste for it. I started my children on water when they first came home (I would boil it and let it sit till room temp),they drink water to this day.
2006-07-15 17:41:53 · answer #7 · answered by mrsreadalot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure! I believe my doctor said that I bottle of water at that age a day is appropiate!
2006-07-15 16:30:46 · answer #8 · answered by the_charmed_one 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely!!
2006-07-15 16:28:24 · answer #9 · answered by Lindy357 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Make sure it is clean, filtered, or purified so there is nothing to upset her tummy in it.
2006-07-15 16:29:20 · answer #10 · answered by Puzzler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋