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Diluting formula

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Thefoxsbrush · 15/10/2011 14:55

My friend's baby is constipated. She took him to her GP who told her to dilute his formula. I've never heard of this before. Isn't it unsafe???

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mousyfledermaus · 15/10/2011 15:04

yes, bad idea.
how old is the baby? is he really constipated or hasn't just pooed for a while and is otherwise fine?

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BikeRunSki · 15/10/2011 15:16

When DS was a baby, my HV advised adding 1 extra oz water to an 8oz feed, but making sure he drank it all, even if in several sittings. ie: make sure he still got all the nutrients.

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BlueKangaroo22 · 15/10/2011 15:20

I thought that was why it was so vital you make up feeds properly. I.e correct amount of scoops for the amount of liquid e.g, 6 scoops for 6oz?

Too much powder I thought meant constipation whereas too much water in it can cause water intoxication?
I might be wrong there, just what I have read.

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Thefoxsbrush · 15/10/2011 15:29

I thought too much water caused intoxication too? He is 4 months old. Has been constipated for a few days and is otherwise ok.