My mother and confinement lady say that babies need to be given water but I’ve read that
it isn’t necessary to give babies water. Which is true?

Even in very hot, dry weather, breast milk contains sufficient water for your baby’s needs.

Additional water or sugary drinks are not needed to quench the baby’s thirst.

Also, if you satisfy the baby’s thirst with liquids other than breast milk, she may not suckle vigorously at the breast and this may lead to less production of breast milk.

Gripe water may contain alcohol and extra sugar, and is not advised.

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