Patient's question:
Today the baby was eager to drink water and kept crying. Later, I measured the water at 50 degrees to prepare for him to drink, but I was afraid it might scald the baby. She was very eager, and I was very anxious too. Will the baby be scalded by drinking 50-degree water?Doctor's answer:
50-degree water is quite hot, and it's not advisable to let babies drink it. If you need to give your baby water, it's best to keep the temperature around 30 to 40 degrees Celsius. You can first try feeding your baby with formula to avoid scalding them. Since babies are very small, the skin in their mouths is easily damaged, so it's not good for the water to be too cold or too hot. Keeping it 10 degrees Celsius above normal body temperature is sufficient. I recommend you go to the hospital for a check-up.