2007-12-06 13:42:35 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I changed my answer to no. Babies do not need water. I did give my children water when they were babies but no more than 1oz a day. I used a very soft tip sippy cup. And as I think about it I didn't start to give them water until I introduced solids at six months old. So no do not give ur baby any water. I did a little research and babies really don't need water. However, I do know that you must drink a lot of water. Read this below.
"Does my breastfeeding baby need bottles of water?"
Breastfeeding babies do not need extra water, though formula-fed babies often do. Your breast milk contains enough water for your baby, even in hot, dry climates. Formula contains higher concentrations of salts and minerals than breast milk does, so that extra water is often necessary for the kidneys to excrete the extra salt. Also, because of less efficient metabolism, formula-fed infants lose more water. In breastfed babies, not only is extra water unnecessary, giving bottles of water to quench baby's thirst may also lessen the desire to breastfeed. This will interfere with the balance between mother's milk supply and baby's demand. Bottles of water are also likely to cause nipple confusion. A baby who is too warm or thirsty, but not hungry, can satisfy his need for more water by feeding more frequently and just enough to get the watery foremilk, but not necessarily the creamier hindmilk. Breastfeeding babies are great self-thirst-quenchers.
2007-12-06 13:53:34 · answer #1 · answered by Magicalbert 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Wait a bit.
Why would you want to give him water? He doesn't need it, so what would you be hoping to accomplish by offering it?
"Breastfed babies do not need water - keep in mind that breastmilk is 88% water. Even in the first few days after birth, before mom's milk has "come in", colostrum is all that is needed to keep baby well hydrated (assuming baby is nursing effectively). Per the American Academy of Pediatrics, "Supplements (water, glucose water, formula, and other fluids) should not be given to breastfeeding newborn infants unless ordered by a physician when a medical indication exists... During the first 6 months of age, even in hot climates, water and juice are unnecessary for breastfed infants and may introduce contaminants or allergens.""
http://www.kellymom.com/nutrition/solids/baby-water.html
2007-12-06 13:47:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 10⤊ 1⤋
no its no longer needed, even if it may reason no harm, and in the process the nice and cozy climate ought to surely do her some solid, dont rigidity the water on her if she needs it then great different clever dont situation, as for cups its your determination, some human beings bypass without delay for an open cup, i actually went for beakers and now my 3yr previous and 18mnth previous have activities bottles which i re-fill on call for, i additionally am breastfeeding my 2mnth previous and occasionly if he's amazingly stressful of milk i provide him some cooled boiled water in a bottle
2016-10-10 10:45:36 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No he can not have water, especially since he is breast fed. He gets all the fluids he needs from the breast milk. Also, too much water can dilute a baby's blood, causing chemical imbalances.
2007-12-06 14:03:46 · answer #4 · answered by Matava 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I heard that babies that young shouldn't have water because they can't properly digest it and it gets absorbed. I think you should just stick to exclusively breastfeeding if that's what you want to keep doing.
2007-12-06 13:53:11 · answer #5 · answered by Joeysmommy89 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes..... you can give a baby water. Any doctor will tell you it fine for them to drink water. They say about 1 ounce a day or every other day is good for them. Make sure the hole in the nipple is very small because it comes out faster than milk. Water WILL NOT harm your baby. My daughter is just fine!!!!!!!
2007-12-06 13:53:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋
No, he'll get plenty of water from your milk for the entire first year.
2007-12-06 13:50:07 · answer #7 · answered by daa 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
NO. Breastmilk or formula ONLY the first six months. No daggone cereal either. Rrrrr.
2007-12-06 14:34:16 · answer #8 · answered by stephcarson 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
at 4 months mine started becomeing interested in my glass of water.....she lapped it up from the glass
i let her have a few laps if she grabs my cup but i don't purposfully offer a bottle of it
wait until he shows interests in your drink and food
right now he doesn't need it.......if he is thirsty he will ask to nurse
2007-12-06 13:49:59 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 5⤊ 2⤋
he gets everything he needs from breastmilk, but its okay to give him water if you'd like. it may make his poo a little runny, and make sure it doesnt "fill him up" to the point he wont nurse.
2007-12-06 13:52:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋