I left my 3 1/2 month old daughter with her grandmother (her dad's mom) for a few hours this morning, So she could visit with her and stuff, And upon picking her up, Her grandmother informed me that she'd given her a bottle of sugar water. I'm not exactly sure why she did this, as I sent formula and water w/ my daughter.
Anyway- I was wondering if this will harm my daughters insides???
2007-02-28 04:13:46 · 18 answers · asked by ? 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
thank you so much everyone! :]
she told us she did it 'because baby didn't act like she was full' from just formula.
granted- my daughter is a little piggy, but when she does that @ home, We give her more formula.
2007-02-28 06:02:45 · update #1
No but it is an old fashioned way of giving the child some water to tide her over until mom came home. I dont know why she did it either since she had formula but it wont hurt the baby.
2007-02-28 04:18:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
They give babies sugar water in the hospital sometimes until the mom's milk comes in if they plan on breastfeeding, but it should not be given unless you get the ok from the doctor. Formula or breastmilk is best for them, or if they are sick they should only be given Pedialyte. My son's doctor told me that the electrolytes help aid in brain development. For the people that answered about putting Karo Syrup in the bottles.....The Jan or Feb issue of Parent's magazine stated that corn syrup is just as dangerous for babies as honey. They can BOTH lead to botulism. There are other safer remedies out there for constipation.
2007-02-28 04:19:16 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not going to hurt her. I agree that it is an old fashioned way to settle a baby and or to encourage them to drink water. Also, yes people babies should drink water as well. I also agree that it shouldn't be sweetened with honey as it is not advised until she is older. However if your daughter gets used to drinking it she may not drink "plain" water later on. If it bothers you, talk with her. She is just trying to help and I'm sure she doesn't want to upset you. Keep in mind she has raised a child already and may be able to give you some tips. If you don't want her to have it just like the grandma know. They also do give sugar water to babies in the hospital, that is true.
2007-02-28 04:28:24 · answer #3 · answered by Michelle 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. She will be fine. They give babies sugar water in the hospital too. Maybe your daughter was not taking the formula so she supplemented with the sugar water. They put the sugar in the water to sweeten it so it will be more like breast milk or formula.
2007-02-28 04:24:18 · answer #4 · answered by formetoknowandu2findout 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sugar water is a very OLD method of quieting fussy children, it used to be widely used by hosptials, but isn't anymore, because there's no value to it.
It's not going to hurt your daughter, it's just not real good for her. Babies have small tummies, and every ounce they drink needs to have nutritional value to it. Have a talk with your mom-in-law and stress that if the baby is fussy, she needs formula, not sugar water. If she continues to ignore you... well, you have bigger problems on your hands than a bottle of sugar water.
2007-02-28 04:20:01 · answer #5 · answered by mischugenah 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It wont really hurt her but babies that age don't have the enzymes necessary to break down sugars so it often will give them diarrhea. That is why when babies are constipated Dr's will ask that you give them 3 parts water and one part clear Karo's syrup. It helps them go, and fast usually lol.Baby will be OK though, I would ask her not to do that anymore, if you are worried about conflict say the Dr said she has an intolerance to the sugars but will grow out of it. I know its bad, but i have had to do that. Shhhhhh.
2007-02-28 04:21:03 · answer #6 · answered by bunnydlh 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
That is something that I have noticed old people do alot. HA HA HA Give your kid food or drink without asking. Why? Who knows!
As for it hurting, no it won't. Wont do any good either, but no it won't hurt. Hospitals have it in the newborn nursery. I asked the hospital not to give it to my baby though, cause it has not nutritional value. If it is used for low bloodsugar that is one thing, but I doubt that is why your mom gave it to her. Just a grandma thing.
My mom did the same with iced tea.
2007-02-28 04:44:03 · answer #7 · answered by LittleMermaid 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no, it will not hurt her. She may have a bowl movement though, but that is all. If she thought she was constipated then that might be the reason she gave it to her. It is an old remedy for constipation, i gave my son Karo syrup and water because he was constipated all the time. It rushes sugar to the Colon and causes them to have a bowel movement
2007-02-28 04:23:20 · answer #8 · answered by micah z 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No it will not harm your daughter at all. Maybe grandma gave her sugar water for an upset belly. I know that peppermint water will take away an upset belly in a baby. Maybe sugar water works too (dont know though)
2007-02-28 04:19:21 · answer #9 · answered by Amanda 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Well it isn't advisable, or necessary, but plain sugar water IF it is made from sugar not honey or corn syrup isn't likely to cause any lasting problems. Though it may give her diarrhea. If it does watch her closelyt to make sure she doesn't dehydrate.
2007-02-28 04:18:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋