GIVE YOUR BABY WATER {baby water}. YES, THEY GET WATER FROM THEIR FORMULA, BUT JUST PLAIN WATER FOR HYDRATION!
2006-10-09 05:16:40 · 19 answers · asked by msbrandnew02 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Depends on how old they are. Around 5 or 6 months I'd suppose it's okay but not too much of it. Maybe just a few ounces a day.
2006-10-09 05:19:43 · answer #1 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm living in Australia where you can fry an egg on your car in the summer time. If you are breast feeding ideally your milk should adjust for the baby's hydration needs. But, in the stinking hot weather when you can feel your dehydrated yourself common sense will encourage you to give bubs even just a teaspoon of water or a quick sip from a sippy cup. If you have just taken bubs out of a hot car and you can see them begining to sweat then even just a mouthful of cooled boiled water is probably going to make their life a bit more comfortable.
If you are formula feeding then I think it is also important to make sure water is available especially after they hit 6 months.
My 9 month old is given her formula and then once she has finished, and I'm sure she is full, I show her a water filled sippy cup and let her have a taste. She won't drink it because she is full but she knows it is there for her. It then sits among her toys and she has acess to it while she plays. I've watched her pick it up, have a few sips and then continue playing. She never drinks enough to affect her next feed and I have the reasurance of knowing she is not going to be thirsty.
This will probably work best if you are using the sleep, feed, play routine.
2006-10-09 14:43:00 · answer #2 · answered by Scarlet Element 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is your baby? What do you feed him/her? What kind of weather do you live in?
If you feed your baby preparations make sure the baby gets enough milk before giving water. It is suggested (here in Quebec) to offer the baby water between feedings if you are using preparations, but not less than a full hours before the next feeding. Never use tap water. Regular water you buy at the store is fine if the baby is more than 4 months old, otherwise, boild the water first.
Breastmilk will automatically adjust to the weather. It will become more liquid if during summer time, and thicker during winter time, thus adding water is not necessary if you breastfeed.
2006-10-09 13:06:06 · answer #3 · answered by artemismpg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless they are very active (running, walking, playing hard), and they are still only on the bottle, they don't need it. Giving a young baby water can cause them to be full and not want their formula. Wait until baby is older to worry about that.
2006-10-09 13:54:09 · answer #4 · answered by Jessie P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO
Not if the baby is under 6 mos of age. Until 6 mos they should have nothing but formula or breastmilk. This is per the AAP. Giving water can fill a quickly growing baby up with empty calories. It can also lead to oral water intoxication, which is SERIOUS.
2006-10-09 12:23:30 · answer #5 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
no. no no. no. You're not supposed to give you baby water on a regular basis (even once a day is too much) unless your doctor has a medical reason why its needed.
Babies require an amazing about of nutrients, but their stomachs are small. Because of that they have to feed every couple hours, otherwise they become malnurished. Wasting even one feeding a day with just water takes away the nutrients you baby needs to grow and thrive.
2006-10-09 12:20:07 · answer #6 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wanted till my baby was six months before I gave him water. My pediatrician told me to wait till then because small children and infants have trouble swallowing water. My son is now 13 months and sometimes still chokes on water.
2006-10-09 12:19:31 · answer #7 · answered by The Invisible Woman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I am a mother of 2 my second is only 8 months I started giving her water at 3 months. I would give her about 1 ounce a day and that was it. It takes them a long time to adjust but they will get used to it. Some people will say ask the Doc but You will also now when your baby is ready.
2006-10-09 12:21:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
It's a GREAT idea, as long as your baby is 6 months or older. It's a great way to introduce drinking from a cup as well.
2006-10-09 12:25:38 · answer #9 · answered by KL 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
actually giving a baby small amounts of water is ok...i would suggest nothing directly from the tap though
2006-10-09 12:19:24 · answer #10 · answered by sherichance79 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋