Dr Hilary sparks fury after advising breastfed babies need extra water during hot weather

Posted by Beatrice Clogston on Monday, July 8, 2024

If the baby is taking solids Ruddle said they should be given milk “responsibly” and that water should be “offered alongside food”.

Meanwhile, the Baby Centre says: “In hot weather your baby is likely to feed more often, for shorter spells.”

It says mothers should let their baby “have plenty of extra feeds”.

On water it cautions: “If you give your baby water instead of nourishing breastmilk, he’ll miss out on essential nutrients.”

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Post source: Daily Express

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