Does the newborn need to be fed? Depends on the feeding method:
Breastfeeding: When there is enough breast milk, no additional water is usually required, and the milk contains energy, fluids and protein sufficient to meet the newborn's needs. If your baby urins less, yellowish, has stubble in stool, sweats in hot weather, or is dry, you need to hydrate properly.
Milk powder feeding: Appropriate water is required, milk powder may lead to less urine and constipation, and proper hydration can help to improve.
High ambient temperature: Appropriate amount of water is needed to prevent dehydration.
Urine can be observed to determine whether rehydration is needed, and if the urine is yellow or reduced, it should be appropriately replaced. If you have symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever, you should also drink properly.
Some perinatal doctors say that newborns should not be fed water.
Why newborns shouldn't drink water:
1.The liver and kidney functions of newborns are not fully developed, and the body organs are not fully developed.
2.Breast milk and milk powder have enough water to meet the newborn's water needs, and no additional water is generally required.
3.Blind drinking may result in intake exceeding drainage, resulting in decreased plasma osmolality and increased circulating blood volume.
4.Drinking water may affect normal**, which can affect the growth and development of the body.
Clinicians generally take into account the number of times the baby's urine and urine, the amount, the color, the difficulty of stool excretion, the physical health status, diet, sleep, mental state, etc., as long as these aspects are not coordinated, there is a lack of water, and the growth requirements cannot be met, it is necessary to appropriately hydrate according to the specific situation.