Newborns are usually not allowed to drink glucose water, but if dehydration is a problem, glucose water may be appropriate.
Normally, glucose water is not recommended for newborns. This is mainly because most newborns suffer from jaundice and glucose water does not help in the metabolism of bilirubin, which in turn does not play a positive role in the healthy growth of newborns. Secondly, because glucose water is sweet, it will affect the taste buds of the newborns if they drink it, and they will refuse to breastfeed.
In addition to the above, if a newborn is dehydrated due to an illness, he or she can be relieved by drinking glucose water. This is because glucose water goes into the bloodstream and can be directly absorbed by the body, which in turn quickly eliminates the adverse effects of dehydration.
Newborns should be primarily breastfed, so glucose water should not be drunk when the body is in good condition, and newborns who are unwell should seek medical attention promptly to avoid the development of their condition.