Level 1: Why don’t babies drink water?
Many parents will encounter this problem. The baby is obviously full, but just doesn’t want to drink water. In fact, this is a very normal phenomenon. Because in the first 6 months after birth, babies can obtain sufficient water and nutrients through breast milk or formula milk. Moreover, during this period, the baby\’s kidneys are not fully developed and their ability to process water is not as strong as that of adults.
Level 2: How much water does a baby need?
For babies aged 0-6 months, daily intake of breast milk or formula milk powder can meet all the water and nutrients they need. For babies who are over 6 months old and starting to add complementary foods, they need to be gradually guided to drink an appropriate amount of water. Normally, about 50-100ml per day can meet their needs.
Level 3: How to guide your baby to drink water?
For babies who are new to water, you can start with a small amount. You can use a spoon or cup to slowly let your baby taste some warm water or light salt water. If your baby doesn\’t like drinking water, you can try adding some water to the milk powder to gradually adjust its taste.
Level 4: Things to note
When feeding your baby water, you need to pay attention to the following points:
1. Do not let your baby drink sugary drinks or juice, as these drinks may affect your baby\’s appetite and health.
2. Don’t focus too much on water feeding. It can be dispersed at various times throughout the day.
3. The water quality must be clean and hygienic, preferably boiled water or tap water that has been cooled after boiling.
Level 5: What should I do if my baby doesn’t like to drink water?
If your baby has been unwilling to drink water, you can try the following methods:
1. Appropriately increase the amount of liquid contained in complementary foods.
2. Give some foods with high water content, such as watermelon, cucumber, etc.
3. Gradually add a small amount of water to the milk powder to adjust the taste.
Level 6: Summary
For babies, they can get the nutrients and moisture they need through breast milk or formula milk in the first 6 months. Afterwards, you can gradually guide him to drink an appropriate amount of water. In the process of feeding water, you need to pay attention to the quality of drinking water and time allocation. If your baby is unwilling to drink water, you can try to gradually adjust its taste or increase the amount of liquid in the complementary food.
