Do you need to give your child extra water during lactation? Why?

Generally speaking, breast-fed newborn babies don't need to drink water. Because the composition of breast milk is more than 80% water, and the water content of breast milk is more, newborn babies can fully meet the needs of body water if they drink milk in the correct breastfeeding posture. If the neonatal urine volume decreases and the color tone is dark, it means that water must be supplemented. If the newborn baby has jaundice, high fever and other discomfort, it should also be moderately hydrated. When it is necessary to feed the newborn, we should pay attention to controlling the amount, as long as the urine volume, urine color and situation meet the requirements.

Feeding the baby water can only occupy a part of the stomach capacity, inhibit the child's sucking level and reduce the amount of milk we actively suck, which is not only unfavorable to the baby's growth, but also leads to a decrease in breast milk secretion. Therefore, if the milk is sufficient, the baby's urine volume is normal and the urine is not black, there is no need to add extra water. After crying, the baby will not only shed a lot of tears, but also sweat more easily. At this time, you can drink a little water. If it is hot weather in summer, the baby will sweat a lot, so you can add some water moderately.

Babies within 6 months can generally not add water. After 6 months, water or fruit juice should be given according to the actual situation. Juice is usually late. Other dairy products under 2 years old are not recommended. But emergencies must be different. The increase of body temperature will also increase the outflow of water in the body, and the demand for water will also increase accordingly. The lower the baby, the easier it is to cause fever, that is, dryness and heat. High fever will aggravate the degree of dehydration, so it is necessary to replenish water and moisturize immediately to stop this vicious circle.

Because water occupies the capacity of the stomach, reducing the baby's intake of milk will also lead to a decrease in the mother's milk secretion. But after adding complementary food, you should start practicing baby drinking water ~ but remember not to drink too much. After children 1 year, renal function and digestive system generally develop well. At this time, come quickly according to his request and drink as much as you want to quench your thirst.