Help please! Bottles and water... stupid question?

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• d1ydiva

  Jul 29, 2008 4:41PM

  My HV told me to offer my Lo water every hour once I started bottle feeding, especially in this warm weather. It's wierd having to remember as they used to get their thirst quenched whilst breastfeeding!!

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• Morighan

  Jul 29, 2008 4:41PM

  At this age you lo should get all his liquid requirements from formula/bf. You only really need to give cooled boiled water at this age of your lo is constipated, i.e. his poo's are hard and he/she has trouble passing them.
  I only gave Morgana water at those times, but she only ever was constipated once (though I would have given her some if it were very hot).
  
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• gsmummy55

  Jul 29, 2008 4:43PM

  I do give my baby water - Usually every other day or so, but when its hot, then between every feed. I think it's good to get them used to water as Gabe is fine with it and can drink 4 oz of water easily now whereas before he didnt like it xx

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• MumDonna

  Jul 29, 2008 4:45PM

  You dont have to give them water but if its particularily hot then its not a bad idea. Also it helps them get used to the taste so that once they do start to need it you wont need to offer juice as they'll take water.

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• kellycham

  Jul 29, 2008 4:47PM

  Thanks for all your really quick replies ladies. I knew you all would help! )
  
  Floopy & Ethan

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