Has anyone seen
baby water intoxication first hand and would like to share their experience?
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Giving
babies too much
water can actually be dangerous and cause
water intoxication, so be sure to follow the instructions on the formula exactly when preparing a bottle for your
baby.
If you suspect your
baby to have
water intoxication you should seek medical attention immediately, either by calling an ambulance or taking them to A&E.
and for all
babies under six months, giving
water can dilute the sodium in the
baby's bloodstream to the point where a potentially life threatening condition known as «oral
water intoxication» develops, and this can lead to symptoms like low body temperature, bloating, and seizures.
This is because even though that
water is mixed into the milk, it can still be in excessive portion and can put your
baby at risk of
water intoxication.
Water intoxication may also occur due to a baby swallowing too much water when swim
Water intoxication may also occur due to a
baby swallowing too much
water when swim
water when swimming.
Pediatricians at the John Hopkin's Children Hospital estimate they receive over 3 - 4 visits every summer for otherwise healthy
babies who have had dramatic (yet usually benign) seizures from
water intoxication:
The greatest risk of
water intoxication for
babies can be seizures.
Babies get all of the
water they need from properly mixed formula or breast milk, and giving your little one more than that can lead to
water intoxication, according to a 2008 article published in «Scientific American.»