Do babies need to drink water after drinking milk powder? How much water should babies drink every day?

Babies are very fragile and we must take good care of them. How much do you know about what babies should eat and drink? Today, let's find out whether babies need to drink water after drinking milk powder, and how much water should babies drink every day?

Do babies need to drink water when drinking formula?

The metabolic function of the baby's liver and the concentration and dilution function of the kidneys are still in the process of continuous improvement. Too high or too low osmotic pressure will add extra burden to the baby's kidneys, and may also cause dry stools and constipation, dry lips, etc. Therefore, babies who eat formula milk must drink water on time, and drink good water and drink enough water. This must be taken seriously by mothers.

How much water should babies drink every day

Babies under 1 year old need 120-160 ml/kg of fluid per day; babies aged 2-3 years old need 100-140 ml/kg of fluid per day. Some parents may ask, "Do babies of the same age drink the same amount of water?" The answer is no, because each baby's individual situation is different. Even for babies of the same age, in addition to different weights, there are differences in activity levels, milk/breast milk/supplementary foods, and ambient temperature. Therefore, the amount of fluid a baby needs is also different.

In what cases should babies not drink water?

UNICEF suggests that, under normal circumstances, breastfed babies do not need to add any food or drink, including water, within 6 months. Breast milk contains all the nutrients and trace elements that babies need from birth to 6 months of age, such as fat, lactose, protein, vitamins, water, calcium, iron, phosphorus, etc. The main component of breast milk is actually water, reaching 87.5%. This water can generally meet all the normal needs of the baby's metabolism, and no additional water is needed. If breastfed babies are allowed to drink water too early, it will be harmful to them. A study in the United States found that drinking too much water will put pressure on the baby's kidneys and may cause water intoxication because the sodium in the blood is diluted. Water intoxication is the biggest cause of epileptic seizures in infants.

How to judge whether the water content in the baby's body is normal

1. Urinary frequency: How many times a day do you urinate? Generally speaking, for children under 3 years old, 6 to 8 times a day is appropriate.

2. Urine color: Baby's urine is usually colorless and transparent, sometimes it may be light yellow.

3. Urine volume: The amount of urine produced by the baby varies depending on how much water the baby drinks. Parents should pay attention to the amount of urine produced by the baby. If the amount of urine produced by the baby suddenly decreases, it should be a cause of alarm. Is the baby dehydrated? You can give the baby some water and then observe the baby.

4. Urine smell: If the baby's urine smells very strong, it should also alert parents to whether the baby is dehydrated or there are other reasons.