Patient's question:
Should you give water when mixing formula and breast milk feeding? Should you give water first and then formula? How much should a child be fed in general?Doctor's answer:
For mixed-fed infants, since formula milk is added, the ratio of water to milk is fixed. Therefore, it is better to give them a small amount of cool boiled water between milk feeds, but the amount does not need to be large, generally about 10 milliliters. If the infant refuses, give them a sip of water. Do not force it too much to avoid causing adverse stimulation. This infant may even refuse to drink water in the future. I would like to know how old your child is now?