Patient's question:
Do infants and young children really need to drink water? How can you tell if a child is dehydrated? My child was two months old, and the doctor during postpartum care suggested drinking water, but isn't drinking water likely to put pressure on the child's kidneys? So, should they really drink water? With exclusive breastfeeding, how can you determine how much water the child needs to drink per day?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, exclusively breastfed babies generally do not need to drink water; feeding on demand is sufficient. Drinking water does not increase the pressure on the baby's kidneys, but it can interfere with the baby's milk intake, leading to increased feeding and disrupting weight gain. The recommended amount is 100-120 ml of milk per kilogram of body weight per day. The above suggestions are for the question of whether infants and young children really need to drink water. I hope it helps you. Wishing you health!