Breastfed babies dont need water


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Posted by cyberbirth on Thursday, 5. January 2006 at 15:13 Bali Time:

In Reply to: Saks I think the product posted by Colleen on Thursday, 5. January 2006 at 12:42 Bali Time:

Hi. Have a look at this link re giving water to breastfeed babies - the short answer is that no they dont need it (breastmilk is 88% water) and in fact it can be dangers to do so (contaminants or allergens)

http://www.kellymom.com/nutrition/solids/baby-water.html

Cheers
Sheryl in NZ
(Midwife)


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