Giving water to babies??

sweetsammi · Dec 10th, 2007, 11:16 AM

Dont want to sound daft here but are you supposed to give water to babies that are formula fed? A friend said they need to be given water in between feeds but i wasnt aware of this and my MW has never mentioned it to me. x

Tezzy · Dec 10th, 2007, 11:17 AM

i didnt give water to rhys until i weaned him at 4 months

Jo · Dec 10th, 2007, 11:45 AM

no you don't sweetie, the only time would be as they get older, as Terrie syas when weaning or when it is very warm

**Wobbles** · Dec 10th, 2007, 12:17 PM

Warm water - Cooled down to warm from boiling water for problems with wind/burping < Thats all Ive been told by MW. Maybe thats where you friend is confused.

shamrockgirl4 · Dec 10th, 2007, 14:27 PM

i was advised t give cooled boiled water as it helps with constipation

MrsE · Dec 10th, 2007, 15:44 PM

I could never get any down my LO, just a couple of sips if that, he hated it, felt like he was getting short changed lol.
I tried once a day, just to get a tiny bit down him, more to help him with constipation.
At 16 weeks I started weaning him and now he loves it, he'll have an oz or 2 after dinner and tea and its really helped his poos too

Cx

Tilly · Dec 10th, 2007, 15:51 PM

My mum would always (and still does say sometimes) that babies need water and must get so thirsty, but this isn't true.. babies don't get as thirsty as we do, plus the formula is mainly water.. so they are getting all they need from it. The only time I gave Bethanie water before she was eating food properly was when: A)she wouldn't go long between feeds, then hardly drink anything when she did, B)when she was constipated (a little prune juice or fresh squeezed orange in the water also helps).

Obviously, sometimes if it's hot or you just feel baby needs a drink.. go with what you think. Try to stick to only a few ounces of water too, as too much can cause more harm than good.

Tam · Dec 13th, 2007, 07:23 AM

Formula fed babies do not need water in between feeds. They drink the same time as BF babies, which is when they start being weaned. Water is used mainly on young babies to help with constipation usually with a little of something else added. x

**Wobbles** · Dec 17th, 2007, 08:12 AM

My health visitor thought Caitlin has thrush on her tongue which is perfectly common but after a couple of sips of warm water her tongue is fine so it was just milk. Like my OH said the milk stuck on the tongue can't be nice *yak*

Tam · Dec 17th, 2007, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Wobbles

My health visitor thought Caitlin has thrush on her tongue which is perfectly common but after a couple of sips of warm water her tongue is fine so it was just milk. Like my OH said the milk stuck on the tongue can't be nice *yak*

It is no milk like we know it.....

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sweetsammi Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leicester- UK Posts: 1,100	Giving water to babies?? Dont want to sound daft here but are you supposed to give water to babies that are formula fed? A friend said they need to be given water in between feeds but i wasnt aware of this and my MW has never mentioned it to me. x

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Tezzy Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Wales Posts: 11,131	i didnt give water to rhys until i weaned him at 4 months

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Jo Mum (Mom) BabyandBump Team Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West yorkshire Posts: 14,509	no you don't sweetie, the only time would be as they get older, as Terrie syas when weaning or when it is very warm

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shamrockgirl4 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: west midlands uk Posts: 1,125	i was advised t give cooled boiled water as it helps with constipation

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MrsE Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,245	I could never get any down my LO, just a couple of sips if that, he hated it, felt like he was getting short changed lol. I tried once a day, just to get a tiny bit down him, more to help him with constipation. At 16 weeks I started weaning him and now he loves it, he'll have an oz or 2 after dinner and tea and its really helped his poos too Cx

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Tilly Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Guildford Posts: 5,389	My mum would always (and still does say sometimes) that babies need water and must get so thirsty, but this isn't true.. babies don't get as thirsty as we do, plus the formula is mainly water.. so they are getting all they need from it. The only time I gave Bethanie water before she was eating food properly was when: A)she wouldn't go long between feeds, then hardly drink anything when she did, B)when she was constipated (a little prune juice or fresh squeezed orange in the water also helps). Obviously, sometimes if it's hot or you just feel baby needs a drink.. go with what you think. Try to stick to only a few ounces of water too, as too much can cause more harm than good.

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Tam Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Elite Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London Posts: 9,880	Formula fed babies do not need water in between feeds. They drink the same time as BF babies, which is when they start being weaned. Water is used mainly on young babies to help with constipation usually with a little of something else added. x

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Wobbles Mum (Mom) Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chester Gal By Heart Posts: 50,081	My health visitor thought Caitlin has thrush on her tongue which is perfectly common but after a couple of sips of warm water her tongue is fine so it was just milk. Like my OH said the milk stuck on the tongue can't be nice yak
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