Thirst

[SusanneGalbava]

Hello, I have got a question...is it possible that baby could be thirsty??

My son is 2 weeks old and he eats normally well, but few minutes after feeding he is looking for more.. when I offer him, he spits it out.. so I was thinking if he could be thirsty when it’s that hot outside..we are on combined feeding.

If so, what can we do? Can we give him a water? Evian for example?

[dementedpixie]

No a 2 week old doesn't need water. Maybe he just wants to suck. Does he have a dummy?

[SusanneGalbava]

@dementedpixie

No a 2 week old doesn't need water. Maybe he just wants to suck. Does he have a dummy?

Yes he does...

[firstimemamma]

In hot weather breastmilk is the perfect drink for LO, so I'd just offer that whenever possible (which will help with your supply anyway).

[Letsallscreamatthesistene]

In hot weather babies often want to feed little and often. If you think you're being used as a dummy then use the actual dummy rather than your boob. Your baby will soon let you know if its not what she wants....

[BabyG08]

Just to add to above when a baby can have water it should be cool boiled and not bottled like Evian.

Best of luck, I feel like a human dummy some days x

[emptyshelvesagain]

Formula is made with water. Breast milk is 80% water. Whichever way you feed your baby is not thirsty.