05-23-2008, 04:03 AM
Filed under: Newborns, Babies, Health & safety, Eating & nutrition, Medical conditionsWhile the list of foods that could harm or even kill a baby continues to grow and make one wonder how earlier generations ever survived, another no-no has been added to the list: water.
Thirsty babies under six months of age should not be given water. Due to the dangerous combination of a strong sucking reflex, and immature kidneys, it's easy for an infant to take in too much water and throw off the body's sodium level enough to affect brain activity. Continue reading Babies under 6 months should not drink water Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Posted on Thu, 22 May 2008 14:00:00 EST at http://www.parentdish.com/2008/05/22/bab...ink-water/
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Thirsty babies under six months of age should not be given water. Due to the dangerous combination of a strong sucking reflex, and immature kidneys, it's easy for an infant to take in too much water and throw off the body's sodium level enough to affect brain activity. Continue reading Babies under 6 months should not drink water Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Posted on Thu, 22 May 2008 14:00:00 EST at http://www.parentdish.com/2008/05/22/bab...ink-water/
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