Doctors believe that children are strictly forbidden to give ordinary water to six months. Since excessive use of water by a child can lead to a life-threatening condition, such as water intoxication, as reported by the Internet publication for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka. Net According to pediatrician Jennifer Anders, the only liquid that is necessary for them at this age is mother's milk, or, if necessary, milk mixtures. Due to the immaturity of the kidneys, the influx of excess water into the baby's body compensates for the stimulation of increased sodium release.

This adversely affects the activity of the brain, so the first manifestations of water intoxication may be irritability, excessive drowsiness and other changes in consciousness.

This is a rather insidious condition, Anders asserts, since convulsions can be the first symptom that parents will notice. However, with adequate medical care, residual effects after them are not observed. The doctor believes that giving water to children older than six months is quite possible, for example, constipation or hot weather. But before this it is still advisable to consult your pediatrician.

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