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Is It Safe To Give Water To An Infant?
I have a baby girl, aged one and half month.She always do vomiting after breastfeeding.for that we have gone to a doctor.he prescribed a drug,'catalyd' which is to be given diluted with water.
Now my question is,"Is it safe to give water to a baby aged one and half months?"
Now my question is,"Is it safe to give water to a baby aged one and half months?"
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Diluting medicine with water is not equivalent to giving water , it is part of treatment or medicine and it is in very small amount . It is safe to give as part of medicine .Water as such is not harmful to baby but if we give water than baby will take less milk , and that is harmful as it will provide less calories and nutrients .
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Wishing your baby good health.
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Diluting medicine with water is not equivalent to giving water , it is part of treatment or medicine and it is in very small amount . It is safe to give as part of medicine .Water as such is not harmful to baby but if we give water than baby will take less milk , and that is harmful as it will provide less calories and nutrients .
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing your baby good health.
• DISCLAIMER: - All the information provided here is for information purpose only , it is not a substitute for the advice of a physician after physical examination , it is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor. This information in no way establishes a doctor-patient relationship. Before acting anything based on this information do consult your doctor. I recommend that online users seek the advice of a physician who can perform an in-person physical examination
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