Do breastfed babies still need to be fed with water? There is an argument that exclusively breastfed babies under 6 months of age only need to be breastfed and not fed water. Another argument is that mothers should feed their babies with water according to their needs, even if they are breastfed. Which of the two statements is correct? First, from a theoretical analysis, since breast milk is 80% water, drinking only breast milk can meet the baby’s water needs. Under normal circumstances, if breast milk meets the baby’s needs. And, the quality of breast milk is excellent. Then, the calories and water of breast milk can adequately meet the metabolic needs of the baby, there is no need to feed the baby water. Moreover, giving water to the baby will squeeze some of the stomach capacity and inhibit the baby’s sucking ability, so that the amount of milk they actively suck is reduced. However, in the following cases, the mother needs to give the baby appropriate hydration Oh. 1, when the baby is dehydrated If you find that the baby’s lips are dry, constantly licking the lips with the tongue, or to the time when the baby should change diapers and did not urinate, etc., all suggest that the baby may be dehydrated, this time to give the baby appropriate to increase the amount of water. 2, sweating more inconvenient to feed when hot summer, baby sweating more, and the mother is not convenient to feed the baby, appropriate to feed the baby a little boiled water is very necessary. 3.When vomiting and diarrhea occur, in order to avoid dehydration, it is necessary to feed the baby a sufficient amount of water, and at the same time, oral rehydration salts containing electrolytes should be reasonably supplemented according to the doctor’s recommendation. 4, when sick with a fever When the baby is sick with a fever, feeding some plain water can help the baby take away the excess heat in the body, helping to cool down and reduce fever. 5.After adding complementary food After adding complementary food, you can decide whether you want to drink water with your baby’s own will, if your baby’s urine color is yellow and thick, that means you need to add water in time. 6.After drinking milk Breastfed babies, if you can drink water and rinse your mouth after each drink, such as habitually giving your baby two sips of water, you can remove the remaining milk residue in your mouth and keep your mouth clean and hygienic, which is also very beneficial to your baby’s health! After reading this article, you may not find an either/or answer. Yes, there are no absolutes in everything, and the matter of whether to give your baby water or not requires mothers to observe their babies carefully in their daily lives and make their own judgments. Believe that you are a good and competent mother.