My 8 month old has never liked to drink water, this has been from birth, i've tried her with different juices but have had no luck either, i've tried them in a bottle and in a cup but she refuses them, i've even tried off of a spoon but that didnt work!!
Im starting to get worried now as i've noticed her urine is quite strong and we are off to Ibiza soon and i dont want her to get dehydrated!!
Help!
2007-03-28 06:02:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
My child was the same but when i took him on holiday,he is different must be the heat, thats when he begun to drink water with a hint of juice. I was so excited when i saw him finish a bottle for the first time. Sounds silly but you know wat i mean.
Ibiza will be hot so maybe she will do the same.
I would speak to your midwife before you go to ibiza about your worries and her urine!!!
Good luck and dont worry.
2007-03-28 10:31:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as she's taking 32 ounces of formula or breastmilk a day, you don't need to give her water, juice, tea, or anything else.
However, if her urine is getting strong, take her in to the pediatrician to make sure she doesn't have a urinary tract infection.
2007-03-28 13:10:16 · answer #2 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my little girl was terrible at taking fluids, she didnt even take milk. On the advise of her dietiction, we where told to give her soup, jelly, ect, anything thats made with water or is a fluid, this works just as well.
I hope you find this helpful. My daughter was 18 months when told this though.
2007-03-28 16:49:40 · answer #3 · answered by hayles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I first went to Spain I drank lots and lots of cerveza and Bacardi ron y Coke. Seriously though, babies will only consume what they like until there is an impending need. When I was a nipper and when my mother's signature dish was boiled beef and carrots, I ate until the hunger pain stopped and left the rest. Years later when she discovered things like garlic, herbs and spices my appetite improved.
2007-03-28 13:22:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep offering her water theres no point offering her juice if she does want either.
If she i thirsty she will drink.. Dont worry so much
My two always ask for water but they never did drink much at that age.
2007-03-28 13:12:00 · answer #5 · answered by dreams 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very important she take at least 24 oz of formula every day. You may have to cut back on her food and keep offering them to her. If you see no progress call her Dr or speak to a nurse at her Dr's office. They are so helpful, I call them all the time!
2007-03-28 13:11:07 · answer #6 · answered by samira 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give her milk if she drinks it , its the best thing next to water or try her with a very weak fruit juice NOT THE BABY KIND its full of sugar. ice lolly's or ice pops is something else to try. good look.
2007-03-28 13:09:52 · answer #7 · answered by lady_di_ar125 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at 8 months all she needs is milk or formula and some occasional solid foods on the side
2007-03-28 13:44:20 · answer #8 · answered by alina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋