For newborn babies, drinking water is a more complicated issue. Some people believe that babies need the right amount of water to stay healthy, while others believe that forcing babies to drink water can lead to serious problems such as water poisoning. So, is drinking water good or bad for a little baby?
First of all, the little one does need the right amount of water to maintain the health of the body. The body composition of the baby is relatively special, the proportion of body water is as high as 70%, and the intestinal function of the newborn is not fully developed, drinking milk may not meet the body's water needs. Therefore, if the baby is in hot weather or in poor physical condition, drinking a moderate amount of water can effectively help the baby maintain good health.
However, forcing a small baby to drink water can lead to serious problems such as water poisoning. The baby's physical functions are not fully developed, the renal excretion function is insufficient, and excessive water intake may cause a burden on the body, leading to serious problems such as water poisoning. In addition, feeding water may also affect your baby's appetite and digestive function, adversely affecting your baby's health.
So, how to scientifically provide water for the little baby? First of all, the water needs of the little baby are determined according to the individual differences of the child and the weather conditions, and cannot be generalized. Secondly, the water intake of the baby can be met by breast milk or formula, and no additional water is required. Finally, if parents feel that the baby needs additional water, they can give the baby an appropriate amount of water or light salt water, and pay attention to avoid excessive water intake.
We need to pay attention to the following points. First of all, do not force your baby to drink water, and provide water in moderation according to your child's needs and weather conditions. Secondly, if you need additional water, you can give your baby an appropriate amount of water or light salt water to avoid excessive water intake.
The body composition of the baby is relatively special, the proportion of body water is as high as 70%, and the intestinal function of the newborn is not fully developed, drinking milk may not meet the body's water needs. Therefore, drinking a moderate amount of water can effectively help the little baby maintain good health. However, the intake of water for small babies needs to be determined according to the individual differences of the child and the weather conditions, and cannot be generalized. If you force your baby to drink water too much, it may burden your baby's body and cause serious problems such as water poisoning.
The kidneys of small babies are not yet fully developed, and excessive water intake may cause a burden on the body, leading to serious problems such as water poisoning. When the baby's kidneys are not fully developed, the baby's kidneys have a weak ability to excrete and concentrate water, especially in the first few months after birth, the baby is prone to water poisoning. If water poisoning occurs, the concentration of electrolytes in the baby's blood will drop, resulting in imbalance of acid-base balance in the body, which may cause convulsions, coma and other symptoms in severe cases, and even life-threatening.
Feeding water may also affect your baby's appetite and digestive function, adversely affecting your baby's physical health. The baby's stomach and intestines gradually adapt to the digestion and absorption of milk after birth, and if you feed water too early, it may stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in a decrease in the baby's appetite and weakened digestive function, which is not conducive to the healthy growth of the baby.