Hot Baby

HI all,

just wanted to sound something out.

My bubs is now over 3 weeks, and he is feeling very warm lately.

it has coincided with some very lovely weather, yet he gets hot even in a thin outfit. I believe his temp is still fine, and am not too concerned as my hubby's family does get very warm and this goes back to hubby's grandmother.

I guess I am wondering if any one thinks it is too early for me to give bubs the occasional small bottle of water 'cause I'm worried he will get de-hydrated.

love to kow what people think

Firstly, he's gorgeous...love your ticker pic. Secondly, if you're BF he will drink/feed when he's thirsty or hungry and I believe from what I've seen on BB that even on formula he should get enough fluids as well. Put your cheek on his cheek to check temp or check his back/chest. With Oskar I find his head (where hair is) feels sssssoooooooo much warmer than his cheek, so I quite often check cheek to cheek. HTH.

Jesse use to always get sweaty.. was a sweat baby. Just put on them what you are wearing.. thats what i was told.. dont over dress or cover them in blankets on warm days. He's a cutie though!

Becca I have the same problem with Daniel. Daniel's dad always has a fan on at night (even in Winter. I have to really snuggle down in to the blankets to keep warm.) Daniel has inherited this little trait. We went out with Daniel and his grandparents not long ago and my mum was freaking out because she though that Daniel was going to get too cold with what we had dressed him in.

I knew very well that he was not going to get cold as he is a warm baby and is much more likely to over heat. I've only just recently started giving him water - mostly because it was winter and I do tend to put more water in his AF then recommended. (More water is never going to hurt). At three weeks I don't know how your little one would go drinking water, or whether he even needs to. They seem to be able to tell that water has a different texture and don't seem to like drinking it as much.

I guess I don't really know the answer to the water question....... useful, aren't I?

Thanks,

I think i'll just expect him to drink more on warm days, and know that it's probably because he's thirsty.

lestypuss, has your hubby ever had his thyroid checked. IN my DH's family the overheating genetic trait (now at 4th generation if bubs has it) has to do with a thyroid problem. Hubby doesn't have a problem yet, it's just bigger than average, but my mil has to take medication for hers. so it is quite possible xavier will have the same thing, and we will have to get it checked occasionally.

we might investigate the water when he's older and summer really starts to set in. We also have a 6 week check in about 3 weeks, so we'll talk to the family doc about the thyroid issue as mil, dh, and now ds have the same doc.

Thanks again

Hmmmmmmm........ thyroid. I never thought of that.

It's just sooooo weird. There I am freezing my balls off, and there he is, no blankets on with a fan....

Odd.

Yeah we have that too sometimes. Especially when the weather starts to warm up DH has the aircon on and I am snuggled under the doona.

Hi Becca

Lucas saw his paediatrician yesterday and my mum asked about offering water and it was ok with him. Lucas is 6 weeks old on sunday. My mum had suggested it to me earlier after one hot day out shopping. Her suggestion was to only put say 20-30mls in a bottle and let it drip into his mouth to start and see how he goes. So I will be keeping this in mind next time and especially as summer approaches (yay!!). If you ask about it at your 6 week check, I'd be interested to know what you find out.

August x

Thanks we have a 6 week check up next week, so I might ask. I have offered him water, but you should see the face he gives when he realises it's not milk. It's hilarious.

yeah. They do get a bit of a "ripped off" face going.

Hi guys. There is no need to give your baby water when they are little. It has no nutritional value and as their tummies are so small it takes up space that is best used for their food (breast milk or formula) to help them grow. Formula needs to be made up strictly according to the instructions as it can be dangerous for your baby if the concentrations are too much / too little. With BF babies, the foremilk is their equivalent to water and is more than enough to quench their thirst if that is the problem. In summer they may feed more often or for a shorter time depending on their requirements.

In our mothers day giving water was *normal* and encouraged but that practice is not encouraged anymore. Most babies were also formula fed at that time too. Talk to your MCHN or your doctor to check for your baby specifically :)