FF and hot weather, do i give extra water??

[ShanandBoc]

Im currently switching from BF to FF and the weather is 42 degrees here tomorrow

Do i need to give my little girl some cool boiled water? Any idea on how much to give?

Anyone?

 

[bathbabe]

Yes you can give her water - but not too much. Personally i would give maybe 1oz between feeds? but then we have only had HOT weather here when LO was born lol so im not the best person to answer x

 

[MrsRabbit]

Unless you think she's getting dehydrated, even in hot weather you shouldn't give too much water. It can throw off their electrolytes. I felt more comfortable giving DD pediatric electrolyte solution like Pedialyte over water when she was under 6 months.

 

[ShanandBoc]

How would i know she needs water and is suffering from dehydration?

 

[stardust599]

Dry lips, and if you press the skin on her chest it should go white and then the blood should come back almost immediately (less than 2 seconds).

I give my LO cooled boiled water too.

xx

 

[ShanandBoc]

Thanks x

 

[blahblahblah]

If it's going to be that hot, I'd probably offer a little. The only important thing is not to overdo it.

I'd offer 1-2oz between feeds, spread throughout the day. That amount wouldn't do any harm even if it wasn't hot.