should i only drink bottled water when i visit my cousin in flint, michigan?

Question

Will it be ok to start drinking at least 1/2 of my daily 1200ml of water intake after office hours so I don't have to visit the toilet often?

Answer 1

Yes: While the city has declared the treated water is now safe, there still may be residues of the chemicals in the pipes(esp in his home)

Answer 2

Good idea: It is a good idea to drink bottled water at this time, just to be on the safe side. I believe the water issue hasn't been completely resolved yet. If you can get Culligan water systems, they have good water.

Answer 3

Yes: Definately, or even just a wet washcloth. That's what our mothers used! wipes are convenient, but sometimes can worsen rashes.

Answer 4

Yes: Sure! some parents prefer a mild soap and water- or even plain water- and a clean washcloth to clean the diaper area instead of wipes. You can also try the "sensitive" wipes that are made for more sensitive skin in case your baby is breaking out into rashes from the wipes themselves. Also, if your baby has diaper rash due to diarrhea, it is a good idea to change the diapers more frequently.

Answer 5

Yes: Using soft, moist towels with a bit of "babywash" soap instead of using diaper wipes during diaper changes is ok to do.

Answer 6

Yes: In fact water works better than wipes in helping a bad diaper rash heal up.

Answer 7

Yes: It is in many ways better! if you use a moist wash cloth with, or without a mild unscented soap, you are avoiding exposure to harsher chemicals and perfumes in wipes. Some of these chemicals irritate the babys skin and may cause diaper rash.

Answer 8

Amniotic sac rupture: "water breaking" is when the sac holding the baby's amniotic fluid ruptures, typically causing a gush or persistent trickle of fluid. This usually occurs at the end of pregnancy or during labor when the cervix is starting to dilate, disrupting the membranes. Occasionally it can happen prematurely which requires hospitalization.

Answer 9

Amniotic sac rupture: Th amniotic sac ruptures causing the amniotic fluid around the baby to gush or leak out.

Answer 10

No harm in drinking: Water before going to bed, but you may need to get up at night to go to the bathroom. Go ahead and try it over a few days to see if it helps.

Answer 11

Dehydration is a : Known cause of headaches. Drink plenty of water (not just when thirsty) throughout the day. Your urine should be clear and colorless to a light yellow in color. Very dark yellow means concentrated urine, and probably a dehydrated state. Drinking a lot of water in the evening may result in waking up to urinate.

Answer 12

Don't recommend: Water fast. Your body will go into starvation mode. Your metabolic rate will drop in response. You will eat up your muscle rate ; you will put weight back on at a super fast rate. Eat healthfully ; be physically active. Aim for 7.5 to 8 hrs of sleep / night. Hydrate w at least 64 oz of water / day. Calories burned must > calories consumed. Do both cardio ; weight training. You can mix ; match.

Answer 13

Vitamins: Fat soluble vitamins are vitamins A, D, E, and K. All of the other vitamins are water soluble and tend to get excreted in urine. Solubility is a property of a substance to be soluble, like orange juice concentrate stirring into water as an example of water solubility. Some substances are happier in a lipid or fat environment and are not water soluble, like oil. Vitamins are like this too.

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