Giving water to a newborn? - Page 2

blondeNklutzi · Mar 16th, 2010, 18:21 PM

I have given Mika an ounce or two of peppermint water when he is gassy. It works wonders!

anothersquish · Mar 16th, 2010, 18:23 PM

Please, PLEASE DO NOT give babies water unless advised by at LEAST your GP preferably a paediatrician!

Jody R · Mar 16th, 2010, 18:37 PM

Joseph had water from a few days old, just a few sips at it and he was always fine.

The HV said it was okay and he enjoyed it, we didn't use it as a way to fill him up between feeds or force him to sleep through and he still enjoys it now.

Best to ask your doctor or midwife if you are feeling worried though.

diesel25 · Mar 17th, 2010, 13:52 PM

I tend to give my LO 3 ozs every coupla days as he doesnt wee alot and when he does its fairly strong smelling. This was advised by the HV but it doesnt hurt them if you decide to

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blondeNklutzi Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 1,634	I have given Mika an ounce or two of peppermint water when he is gassy. It works wonders!

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Jody R Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,028	Joseph had water from a few days old, just a few sips at it and he was always fine. The HV said it was okay and he enjoyed it, we didn't use it as a way to fill him up between feeds or force him to sleep through and he still enjoys it now. Best to ask your doctor or midwife if you are feeling worried though.

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diesel25 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Isle Of Wight Posts: 38	I tend to give my LO 3 ozs every coupla days as he doesnt wee alot and when he does its fairly strong smelling. This was advised by the HV but it doesnt hurt them if you decide to

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