KEEP YOUR BABY HYDRATED:-
If your baby is younger than six months, and if you are exclusively breastfeeding, you do not need to give him water, even in hot weather. Babies who breastfeed whenever they wish do not get dehydrated.
In hot weather, your baby may want to have more frequent, shorter feeds. He will get enough liquid from your breastmilk. These short feeds will give him more foremilk. This is thinner and more refreshing than the fat rich hindmilk. So let him have as many extra feeds as he wishes.
If your baby is formula-fed, you could offer him some boiled, cooled water in hot weather.
For older babies who are already on solids, you could try lassi, milk shakes, fresh fruit juices and coconut water. These are refreshing and nutritious. Find out which are the best and worst drinks for thirsty children.
If your baby is younger than six months, and if you are exclusively breastfeeding, you do not need to give him water, even in hot weather. Babies who breastfeed whenever they wish do not get dehydrated.
In hot weather, your baby may want to have more frequent, shorter feeds. He will get enough liquid from your breastmilk. These short feeds will give him more foremilk. This is thinner and more refreshing than the fat rich hindmilk. So let him have as many extra feeds as he wishes.
If your baby is formula-fed, you could offer him some boiled, cooled water in hot weather.
For older babies who are already on solids, you could try lassi, milk shakes, fresh fruit juices and coconut water. These are refreshing and nutritious. Find out which are the best and worst drinks for thirsty children.
