How to keep baby hydrated?

[iluvdisneyworld]

I know they say since it's so hot to make sure to keep baby hydrated. DD will be 4 months when we go to WDW, so she doesn't get anything but her formula. Are her normal 3 hour feedings enough to keep her hydrated? This is probably a stupid question, but I'm seriously not sure.

 

[froggi]

I would keep a bottle of water just in case to give her a sip every now and again. Our ds will be 9 months when we go so I am just going to make sure to try and make plenty of air conditioning breaks!

 

[fakereadhed]

Ask your peds. They will give you the right answer for your child.

 

[Joshy443]

Very important question. You have a right to be concerned -the Florida heat and humidity can be brutal -I would ask your baby's doctor. Babies can get real hot sitting/laying in a stroller. This is a very important question and needs medical advice. Good question Mom - good for you looking out for the needs of your baby!

 

[pigget74]

I am taking a bottle of pedialiyte (sp) with us. If it is good at hydrating them when they are sick it should help in this situation as well. Instead of a bottle of juice I will offer this.

 

[sskem96]

Don't ever give a baby water, it will throw off their electrolytes and cause seizures. We see kids in our ER with this every now and then. (I'm an OB/peds nurse, so the kids get transferred up to my unit.) Pedialyte would be fine because it contains the necessary electrolytes. Ask your pediatrician what he/she recommends as far as how much and how often when your just trying to prevent dehydration as opposed to treating someone who is already dehydrated.

 

[tiggger1]

my ped told me it is ok to give a baby under 6 months up to 4-6 ounces of water a day if it hot out ( my daughter was born mid june and we went to my grandparents beach house that July). I just made sure it wasnt really cold, more room temp. and she just got a sip here and there..

 

[Hoosier Mom]

We used to give our ds 1 ounce water mixed with 1 ounce juice per our doctor.

We keep pedialyte on hand in case he's sick. He doesn't seem to like it very well. Someone told me it tastes a little salty. You might try getting the popcicle kind and not freezing them, just chill. Then at least you'd have 4 flavors to try. Just open one up and put it in a bottle. There's 2 ounces in each popcicle.

 

[tiggger1]

We used to give our ds 1 ounce water mixed with 1 ounce juice per our doctor.

We keep pedialyte on hand in case he's sick. He doesn't seem to like it very well. Someone told me it tastes a little salty. You might try getting the popcicle kind and not freezing them, just chill. Then at least you'd have 4 flavors to try. Just open one up and put it in a bottle. There's 2 ounces in each popcicle.

thats what I do. I freeze a few and keep a few liquid in case I need them because the bottles are only good for 48 hours and my daughter nevers drinks that much of it, she says they are yucky

 

[BuzzNutt]

I would also suggest asking your pediatrician (sp?). A washcloth soaked in cool water helps as well. Placing it on the belly and on the wrists is a great way to keep cool.