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SusanneGalbava · 15/09/2020 12:04

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?

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dementedpixie · 15/09/2020 12:18

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

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SusanneGalbava · 15/09/2020 12:23

@dementedpixie

No a 2 week old doesn't need water. Maybe he just wants to suck. Does he have a dummy?
Yes he does...
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firstimemamma · 15/09/2020 12:34

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).

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Letsallscreamatthesistene · 15/09/2020 15:01

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 · 16/09/2020 09:34

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 · 16/09/2020 09:40

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

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