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Can i give a water to 5weeks old newborn who is breastfeeding? he has mild diarhhea and i am afraid of dehydration
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Just breast feed: For mild diarrhea breast-feeding is best. Water lax nutrients and electrolytes.
Answered 7/19/2015
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Yes,but: Mild diarrhea is often responsive to just breast milk.If baby is wetting diapers at least every 6 hours and eager at feedings dehydration is unlikely to set in. Pedialyte or similar rehydration supplement would better than water alone if you choose to go that route.
Answered 10/7/2018
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