i gave my 24 week old baby a few tablespoons of orange juice a little sweetened on the advice of my doctor. i also gave her some water, but that the peadiatrician didnt say anything about. Is it ok? will this have any adverse effects on her? will the milk i gave her earlier (1 and 1/2 hours back) be curdled? also can someone please tell me how much of juice and water i am supposed to give?
2007-07-19 20:02:27 · 6 answers · asked by sameera 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I think baby apple juice is better
2007-07-19 20:10:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the answer that it's not a "supposed to" thing, but an "I want to" thing.
What I did was, when I introduced my son to a cup, that's when I started giving water. At that point, he didn't drink much since he was learning to use the cup.
I still haven't given him juice yet, he's 10mths, but now I let him have as much water as he wants.
Also, orange juice (or other citrus fruits or juices) are one of the things you should wait to give until after 1 yr. Not only due to possible allergies, but the acid tends to be too much for a baby's stomach.
Best to stick with breastmilk or formula for now.
One more thing, I would think about finding a new doctor.
2007-07-20 12:54:25 · answer #2 · answered by berrel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The concept of giving babies extra water probably dates back to the pre-1960's before infant formulas really came into vogue. Prior to that time, the old evaporated milk plus Karo formulas were relatively hyperosmotic, that is, they did not have enough "free water." In hot weather especially, infants could become stressed with this. Thus, giving extra water was recommended. It became a part of the infant care culture. With modern formulas and breast milk, this is not necessary.
Milk naturally curdles in the stomach. Breast milk forms the smallest and most easily digestable curds, but formula produces fine curds also.
Juice at 6 months is an option. It should not be a major part of the diet.
2007-07-20 04:21:08 · answer #3 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, the technical answer is no juice and water. Why is he telling you to feed her juice? Is he not reading the updates from his own professional group (The American Academy of Pediatrics) ? Why on earth would he have you sweeten it? To decay her teeth? Frankly, I'm a little confused to his reasoning. I'd look for a more up to date pediatrician.
But, to answer your other question, no, it won't curdle her milk.
It will fill her up so that she doesn't want as much milk--which contains fats, proteins, and nutrition that AREN'T in juice/water. Giving her water is fine, but also unnecessary. Breast milk and formula already have water. Although giving her a little water won't hurt her, too much water will make her dangerously sick (giving her an electrolyte imbalance.) Still, water fills up her tummy and makes her not want as much milk (which, again, she needs to build her brain.)
So, basically, if you want to give her these other liquids it's probably fine, but it's not a "supposed-to" thing, it's an "I want to" thing.
2007-07-20 03:16:32 · answer #4 · answered by maegs33 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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Your baby should focus more on formula/breast milk for the first 6 months. If you give her juice make sure it's baby juice. Water won't hurt the milk or your baby. In summer it's a good idea.
2007-07-20 03:14:27 · answer #5 · answered by mommymystic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You give her as much water as she wants, it's good for her. My daughter was drinking water at 1 month. She has a bottle for water & other bottles for milk. Don't give her too much juice in one day because it will end up going straight through her.
2007-07-20 03:54:05 · answer #6 · answered by jaytei 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋