Dears , of course for you who have just become a mother had felt dilemma and confusion when you see your baby thirst in the air temperature is hot-hot. You also wonder when the baby should start drinking water? Can you let your baby consume as much water as she likes? Well. As quoted from momjunction.com here are some answers that we have collected.
When is the most appropriate time for a baby to consume water?
When your baby is 6 months old, you have been allowed to give him a small amount of water. At this age it is also a good time to introduce him soft foods, such as porridge, or when your baby starts to look active you are also allowed to give him fruit juice at a ratio of 1:10 between juice and water. But do not ever give your baby soft drinks or the like yes Dears .
However, try also not to give excessive water intake on your baby, because it will make him experience abdominal pain or feel comfortable.
Is it not safe to give water to infants who have not entered the age of 6 months?
The answer is yes, some of these factors are the reasons.
- Water can affect the absorption of nutrients for your baby.
- Excessive consumption of water will cause your baby to feel nauseated.
- Based on research from Johns Hopkins's Center, the United States of infants who are not 6 months old should not be given water first, because it is believed to cause dehydration.
- Consuming water before the age of 6 months makes the baby reluctant to consume breast milk.
Now let's see how the most appropriate way to provide water intake to your baby.
- Teach your child how to hold a glass or a cup
- Then help your child tilt the glass and pour the drink into his mouth
- Hold the glass as your baby takes a sip of water from the glass
- Do this periodically so that your child gets used to it
Well, Dears , I hope this little guide can help you in introducing water to your baby.
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