Should Breastfed Babies Drink Water?

Breastfed babies generally do not need to drink water, but the specific situation varies from person to person. If the baby sweats a lot in hot summer, he or she can also drink water in moderation. During breastfeeding, since breast milk itself contains more than 80% water, the baby does not need extra water when eating breast milk. Otherwise, it may lead to excessive water intake, affecting the intake of breast milk and thus the baby's growth and development. Additionally, drinking too much water will increase the burden on the baby's kidneys. However, in hot summer or when the temperature is high, if the baby sweats a lot and shows symptoms such as yellow urine and dry lips, which may be caused by dehydration, moderate amounts of warm water can be given to the baby to replenish water, but avoid giving too much at one time. Besides breastfed babies, babies fed with formula milk generally do not need extra water as well. Parents should observe their baby's physical condition, especially urine and stool output. If there are abnormal urine or stool output, they can take the baby to the hospital for diagnosis and targeted treatment or conditioning.