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ajv00
ajv00 | October 2007

Rehydration

Hi everyone

Just wondering can you give a 3mth old baby sml amout of cooled boiled water for rehydration purposes, if so how much.   Seems to be off his bottle a bit.   I am also going to ring the DR.   Just wanted your views

Thanks



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sebcanatalay
October 2007 | sebcanatalay
Re: Rehydration
Normally helath people says it is not necessary because mothers milk has got everything, but my midwife suggested me so I boiled water first and cooled and gived my son with a desert spoon full later increased the amount up to 50 ml and gived bottle. I think it is also calming babies as well


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simba1
5.00 (Excellent) | October 2007 | simba1
Re: Rehydration

Oh yes, very important just like us 'big' people (even more important if you are nursing, I would drink almost 4qts a day of water/juice/milk when I nursed.  We are supposed to drink for maximum health atleast 64oz a day of water, human body is nearly 75% water...I'm thinking this is why I'm a bit nutty when the full moon comes,,,gravity pulls me up and my hair out!!! LOL.   Take care, Simba1



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anon
5.00 (Excellent) | October 2007 | anon
Re: Rehydration

Yes you certainly can! as long as it is pre boiled which I know you have already said. Maybe also give you local chemist a call and ask about something called hydralyte. I can't say for sure if it is safe to give to a 3 month old. I know mine had it at 6 months though. Just an extra thought.



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Ngairi
5.00 (Excellent) | October 2007 | Ngairi
Re: Rehydration
Yes you can, I used to give mine water from birth, just on the odd occassion if they were feeling a  little off. LEisa


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crystalmoon
5.00 (Excellent) | October 2007 | crystalmoon
Re: Rehydration
Hey there, yes you can give Bubby the water..... hydration is crucial if Bub is off colour. Try about 10-20mls. I never really worried about giving mine too much as long as they were drinking was most important. Good on you for ringing Doctor Hugs Crystal XXX


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