Patient's question:
Within a few days after the child is born, their bowel movements are relatively dry. Is it because of dehydration? How much water should a newborn drink in a day? Thank you. The kind of help you expect: You wish to receive an explanation.Doctor's answer:
Newborns require a daily water intake of 150 milliliters per kilogram. When bottle-feeding, in addition to the water provided during feeding, a small amount of water should also be digested. Initially, you can give 10–20 milliliters of water per feeding, gradually increasing to 50 milliliters per feeding. Give water once between each diaper change. When feeding a newborn water, be careful not to be too rushed or give too much, and ensure the water is at a suitable temperature. Additionally, pay attention to the cleanliness and sterilization of feeding utensils. When feeding water to a child, it is also necessary to flexibly control the amount of water.