water?

[shockinamillion]

It is very very hot today, I have been feeding DS2 on demand but I am worried he might not be hydrated enough. He has had 2 wet nappies so far since 9:30 after that nappy change, should I try and give him some water. He has fed at 9 and 12 and has just finshed another feed and is fast asleep again. He is sooo sleepy.

[headoverfeet]

Just offer him more boob, he will drink if he needs it, might only be a few sucks but he will take what he needs.

Re: him being sleepy, he is doing what he needs to do, conserving energy :)

[headoverfeet]

http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bfinfo/cool.html

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

[Ulysses]

i remember reading that breastfed babies don't need water.

A better idea would be to have water yourself so you are hydrated enough to feed him more.

[shockinamillion]

Thanks.

Will get some cool washers for the kids an I as well. We are staying inside today as well. It is too hot for anything, except maybe walking over the road to mcdonalds for ice cream later!

I have him in the swing atm, he is just in a nappy and the fan hits him as well as the kids and I.