Doesnt this make him more dehydrated????
2007-08-10 09:27:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
you should call your babys dr and ask them cause we are not knowledgable enough to care for your baby . good luck
2007-08-10 09:36:49 · answer #1 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is glucose water that is given in very small doses to infants who are constipated, but only under the care of a physician (it's manufactured by makers of formula - Enfamil makes one). However, it is NEVER advisable to give a baby water other than that water and other than as directed. Babies can get water intoxication from too much water - which can be life-threatening.
Who told you to do this? Is your little one dehydrated? The only rehydrant that I know of with electrolytes safe for infants (and given in amounts as directed by a physician as well) is Pedialyte.
I would call your physician, describe the problem you are trying to address, and get medical advice from him or her.
2007-08-10 17:47:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told to give baby water inbetween milk especially when its hot, I was told sugar in the water gives it a bit of taste, water is good for the baby, just not too much too soon.
2007-08-14 00:19:19 · answer #3 · answered by missmichelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sugar doesn't hydrate but it does have calories and can have effects on healthy tooth formation and weight gain. Babies should drink "natural - no sugar added" type drinks such as apple/grape/orange juice and breast milk (which strengthens the immune system and leads to heathly weight gain in later years).
2007-08-10 16:39:00 · answer #4 · answered by Cory 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not be giving your baby water. Water adds no nutrition so it adds fills his belly with something useless. Your baby should be getting mom's milk or formula. As they get older, you can start giving juice and so forth, but when they are babies, you have to be very efficient with nutrition. Empty calories, such as water should be avoided.
2007-08-10 16:37:24 · answer #5 · answered by Ken 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What? Who told you that? The baby gets all the water s/he needs from his/her formula.
2007-08-10 17:06:12 · answer #6 · answered by Just One Girl's Opinion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sugar in the water helps replace lost electrolytes...the glucose is good for energy
2007-08-10 16:40:49 · answer #7 · answered by KooriGirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should really ask who told you this!
I know it can be done to aid constipation.
2007-08-10 16:41:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋