Question 1

at what age can an infant start drinking water and how much is recommend?

Accepted Answer

When they ask for it: Breast milk or formula are balanced nutrition that provides the proper balance of fluids to nutrients for infants. Water supplements are not necessary. It can be offered, but excess water just means more wet diapers. I find letting grandma or friends offer an ounce or two occasionally lets them participate in infant nurturing, which is socially a good idea. But it is not necessary.

Question 2

at what age can an infant start drinking water and how much? for example, if the child is sick, can you given them only pedialyte?

Accepted Answer

See below: Pedialyte is only recommended for a child with vomiting and diarrhea. Discuss the addition of water with your child's provider. There is usually no indication to give just plain water.

Question 3

drinking water while being lying down full flat ,can harm ears like in babies or not for adults?

Accepted Answer

Eustachian tube prob: The structure that usually keeps fluid from accumulating in the middle ear (the eustachian tube) is angled differently inside the infant and child than in the adult.  Until they grow larger and the angle of the tube changes, fluids consumed while laying flat are more likely to irritate or enter the middle ear space, possibly leading to infections.  Water is less of a problem than other fluids.

Question 4

hi there, when does a baby start drinking water?

Accepted Answer

When they ask for it: Breast milk or formula are balanced nutrition that provides the proper balance of fluids to nutrients for infants. Water supplements are not necessary. It can be offered, but excess water just means more wet diapers. I find letting grandma or friends offer an ounce or two occasionally lets them participate in infant nurturing, which is socially a good idea. But it is not necessary.

Question 5

when can a 3week old baby start drinking water?

Accepted Answer

6 months: Younger babies normally do not drink water.  They just drink breast milk or formula when they get thirsty.  Water is a thinner liquid than milk, so babies sometimes have trouble drinking water (but they drink milk just fine).  With older babies that are already on solid foods, they can try a bit of water sometimes during mealtimes. If a baby likes breast milk or formula, plain water isn't needed.

Question 6

when should a new born baby start drinking water?

Accepted Answer

When they ask for it: Breast milk or formula are balanced nutrition that provides the proper balance of fluids to nutrients for infants. Water supplements are not necessary. It can be offered, but excess water just means more wet diapers. I find letting grandma or friends offer an ounce or two occasionally lets them participate in infant nurturing, which is socially a good idea. But it is not necessary.

Question 7

hi goodevening! for my baby's drinking water, can i use mineral water instead of distilled water? thank you in advance and godbless.

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Mineral water may contain levels of sodium or other chemicals  that are difficult for young kidneys to deal with.  By 2 years of age, this is likely no longer a concern.  Distilled does not have any of those problems, but remember that the child requires fluoride supplementation.

Question 8

can i give my 5.5 months old baby ,frequently drinking water? pediatrician says no

Accepted Answer

Postpone Water: Giving water "frequently" to a 5.5 month old infant is neither necessary nor recommended. Breast milk and formula provide all that is necessary for your infant in the first 6 months. Giving too much water (which is easy to do) can cause serious electrolyte disturbances, less nutritional intake, and more. Additionally, breast milk protects against diarrheal illnesses, ear infections and more.

Question 9

is drinking water good?

Accepted Answer

Hydration: Like my father says to much of anything isn't good for you. An average person should drink 3l of water daily to keep homeostasis or balance in the body. Water is lost through the skin, breathing, urinating, and having bowel movements not to mention losses due to increasing stress such as infection or increased metabolism. Drinking water will keep you balanced and hydrated for daily activity.

Question 10

is all drinking water safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes, almost always: "drinking water" in the United States is made to be safe. Tap water has to meet safety guidelines but in rare instances, there may be spores in the water that can cause problems in people with very weak immune systems. Bottled water is filtered or distilled, so it is rare for bottled water to be unsafe. Untreated water from wells may have chemicals, minerals, or germs that are unsafe.

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Drinking water while being lying down full flat ,can harm ears like in babies or not for adults?

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Hi goodevening! for my baby's drinking water, can i use mineral water instead of distilled water? thank you in advance and godbless.

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