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Is Water Advisable For One Month Old Baby?

Posted on Sat, 18 Mar 2017

Question: hi doctor

my baby is one month old. can i feed her water sometime?? as its summer and she should not get dehydrated.

please advise

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Do not give anything except exclusive breast feeding till 6 months of age

Detailed Answer:
Hi....do not give water at this age.

As per world health organisation (WHO) recommendations, feed only exclusive breast feeding till 6 months of age.

I understand your concern about dehydration. But the fluid content in breast milk will be enough for preventing dehydration.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (2 days later)

thank you doctor.

i have one more query. from my baby's mouth saliva keeps coming. is it because of any stomach infection? what should I do to prevent it.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is normal - dont worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi...it is a normal phenomenon in this age group. Nothing to worry about it. It is not due to stomach infection. If the feeding well without choking, then salivation need not be worried about.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (34 hours later)

thanks doctor

is it better to go with hunger feeding when ever baby cries or should I keep a time particularly to feed the baby?

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Suggestions on feeding the baby

Detailed Answer:
Hi.... it is always better to go on demand feeding. In that way you will not be over feeding the baby. This over feeding can result in regurgitation.

Moreover keeping a particular time to feed the baby will make you apprehensive, if the baby does not wake up on time and feed properly on time.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (17 hours later)

thank you doctor

child's lips gets darker frequently. thought feeding properly n also giving her formula drink similac.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information - please revert back with answers

Detailed Answer:
Hi.... I need more information before suggesting you on this. Please revert back to me with answers.

Questions -

1. What is the exact date of birth of the baby?

2. What is the birth weight?

3. What is the current weight?

4. Does the baby feel breatheless while feeding and stop feeding?

5. Does the baby's lips turn blue while feeding and crying?

6. Will the baby sweat a lot on forehead during feeding?

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (36 minutes later)

1. exact date of birth is January 14th 2017.
2. birth weight 3.5kg
3. current weight im yet to check doctor. i can feel a little weight gain than before while holding her.
4. no breathlessness while feeding her.
5. it turns black n dry while crying.

please advise doctor

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Suggestions on blue lips

Detailed Answer:
Hi....I understand your concern.

1. Birth weight is excellent.

2. As you are feeling weight gain of the baby, it's a good sign.

3. No breathlessness while feeding is a good sign.

4. But lips turning blue while crying may be suggestive of either a breath holding spell or a structural anomaly in the heart. For this I suggest that you consult your Pediatrician and get an Echo done for the baby.

But as you are feeling weight gain and as there are no other signs, you need not worry.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar