Why babies should not be given water for the first 6 months
A baby has nearly 75 per cent of water in their bodies as compared to 50-55 per cent of the same in adults. With so much water present already, the baby won't be able to handle any more amount of water consumed. A newborn baby unlike the rest of us should not drink water up to the first six months. Even a small quantity of water consumed can be fatal. Here’s why: A baby has more water in the body A baby has nearly 75 per cent of water in their bodies as compared to 50-55 per cent of the same in adults. With so much water present already, the baby won’t be able to handle any more amount of water consumed. Water toxicity If a baby drinks too much water, it can lead to water intoxication . Cells in the body are designed to store water and salts together. If the baby drinks water, leading to excess water and relatively less salt, the cells try to retain more water by absorbing more salt, which leads to reduced salt in the body. Developing kidneys A...