Patient's question:
I feed him water every day, but my mother-in-law doesn't let me feed him water. However, I feel that the child's lips are a bit cracked. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Under normal circumstances, breastfed babies do not need special water supplementation because 80% of breast milk is water, which can meet the baby's water needs. In fact, drinking milk is equivalent to drinking water. However, in special cases, such as dry and hot weather or when the baby sweats a lot, the body loses moisture, which can lead to dehydration. In such situations, it is necessary to provide the baby with additional water.