Every night 1 year old drinks 1.5 litres of water. Normal?

[MsMorris]

Hi,

I introduced water to wean off my daughter from breastfeeding, hoping she would sleep through the night. It's made things worse. She's constantly waking up for water. She soaks through about 4 nappies every night. Feels like I have a newborn again.

She is well fed solids and has a nutritious, balanced diet.

Is it normal that she goes through this much water every night without fail? I don't know what to do.

Did the same thing with my daughter when she stopped sleeping through the night at around 1 yo.
She has had a water bottle in bed (about 75cl) ever since and been drinking from it independently throughout the night. (We do not get up to give it to her. It's already in bed with her.) The bottle is usually empty by morning.
She is 10 yo old now and still sleeps with it.
I see no issue. 1,5l does seem a bit excessive though, maybe your daughter is drinking for comfort, not thirst?

So, had a telecon with the Dr this morning. Believes it could be diabeties. Referred me for a blood test. Once that's done, will know what steps to take next. Hopefully it's nothing.

That’s a lot!

I work with patients who have pituitary problems and there’s something called diabetes insipidus. Now this isn’t like diabetes. But it DOES need to be checked. They just have the same name.

How long are you having to wait for the blood test op? If it's diabetes she could go downhill very quickly. I think I'd be heading to a&e.

I was going to suggest diabetes too, with both the thirst and huge appetite but no weight gain. I'm glad you've spoken to your GP who agrees it needs investigating. I hope it isn't but if it's untreated the baby can get very ill very quickly.

Good luck xxx

And yes I think she possibly needs a&e and I'm not one who shouts a&e easily. I know the GP has suggested bloods but have they recommended anything else?

I would also be worried about diabetes and be getting g her checked asap

Hope everything turns out well op x

@Spidey66 He said he would be emailing a blood test request form and to head over to A&E with it today. He said he'd mark it as urgent.

@sparklefarts Thank you!

@tiredanddangerous hoping to head over today. Just waiting on the email for the blood test request form.

Good, I'm pleased the GP agrees it needs A&E.

It must be horrible having to take your baby to a&e on Christmas eve but the wrapping and vegetable prep can wait, your baby's health is more important. Good luck xxxx

I’m glad the doctor is taking this seriously. Fingers crossed the blood test referral comes through soon and goes smoothly.

The hospital can request a blood test if you dont want to wait for the gp to email it and can do an instant finger prick test and urine check. Hope everything goes well

Good luck

so pleased the GP is on it. very best of luck.

I hope the appointment goes well.

It could be just a comfort thing. You could change the teat so less comes out.

We also night weaned using a grow clock and after 3 nights DD was clear that when the clock was asleep she couldn't have milk. You could try the same, starting with just a few hours in the middle of the night and slowly extending the time.

@Mittenmob

It could be just a comfort thing. You could change the teat so less comes out.

We also night weaned using a grow clock and after 3 nights DD was clear that when the clock was asleep she couldn't have milk. You could try the same, starting with just a few hours in the middle of the night and slowly extending the time.

Good suggestions if the tests come back negative. Fingers crossed they do. However the increased appetite but no weight gain ( which if in an adult could be weight loss) is also worrying.

It could be none of those scary things PP have mentioned. It could very well be habit.

I have a very good friend who's daughter was the same. She was admitted to hospital for tests and observations and turns out it was just habitual.

The bottles were taken away. Horror few nights then boom slept through.

Went to children's A&E as per Dr's advice with the referral. They then directed me to children's outpatients. When I got there they told me Dr's wrong and GPs been referring people to them without appointments. Now home, have the earliest appointment booked for Friday next week.

I can't help being so worried now.

Should I continue feeding her on demand or by schedule? Solids and the water overnight?

How frustrating, did the hospital do any tests at all, did you see a nurse or doctor.

OP, when you said she has a “few sips after a meal” in the day, that’s not all she’s drinking in the day is it?

@KittenCatcher they didn't do any tests at all yet. Just that telecon I had with the doctor this morning.

@LivingOnTheVeg in the day she has a bit of water and some cows milk, too.

Sorry if you've already answered this- have you tried a dummy at night? Maybe it's the sucking she needs rather than actually drinking?

Hope it’s ok and not diabetes