These days of suffocating heat in many parts of the northern hemisphere, babies need to be well hydrated. With heat, sweating increases, so the body needs to replenish fluids more frequently. If there is insufficient consumption of water or milk, dehydration can occur.
And because of their small body weight and high metabolism rates for water and electrolytes, babies and children are more susceptible to dehydration than adults.
It is difficult for the little ones to make themselves understood, but we will notice that they are upset, that they cry more and sweat. In addition there may be dry skin, mouth and tongue, a decrease in urine secretion or less soft stools.
Then you have to offer your chest more frequently, and they thanks to breast milk will quench thirst. The mother's milk provides them with the water, salts and nutrients necessary to avoid dehydration.
If you drink a bottle, you must also offer mineral water apart from formula milk.
When babies have already started complementary feeding, it is good to offer them water apart from milk. If you continue to breastfeed, you may be given a glass instead of using teats that you probably won't be used to. Water-rich fruits also help a good level of fluids in the body.
These days, my one-year-old daughter has sweated a lot, and has breastfed many more times, apart from at meals. Although he does not like the water too much, I have also offered him some time after breastfeeding and he has given a good account of it. He is sweating a lot, and most babies probably suffer from this heat.
For all of them, keeping them well hydrated is one of the main tips for the baby in summer. In this way we will avoid the heat stroke and provide wellbeing to the baby.
In addition, we can keep your skin hydrated and that they are wearing fresh clothes and in a pleasant environment to avoid further loss of fluids.
If you always have to be hydrated, remember keep the baby well hydrated when it's hot especially. Pregnant women must also take special care at this time.
