Water to infant?

We are currently having a horrible heat wave and my partners mum suggested we give my 3 month old water? Personally I don’t want to as I didn’t think they were supposed to at the age, but she insists only a little amount to “quench” his thirst. We combination feed but more breast than formula and I believe that breast milk has water in it? Correct me if I’m wrong. Anyways should i be giving him like a tea spoon of water for hydration, especially in 30 degree heat? Or is milk enough on its own?

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No he doesnt need water.Milk is just fine.Put a muslin in the fridge and put it between you when you feed to stop baby sweating against you.Try not to move around too much for the next few days and drink at least 2.5litres🤍

Your breastmilk will change composition to be more hydrating for baby. Water can be toxic to young babies x

Absolutely no water. Your breastmilk will do its job.

Just kindly tell her 'the research says do not give a child under 6 months water as it can make them extremely ill'

Doesnt need water if BF she will get all her hydration from you, from your formilk, Make sure you stay hydrated, offer boob often even if baby only latch for less than a minute, keep latching baby will tell your body what he needs and alter to it x

Doesn’t need water, breastmilk will be great at hydrating them in the heat. They might want to feed a bit more often but your milk will also change to suit their needs

Only if you’re giving 100% formula you can offer small sips of cooled boiled water, but since you’re breastfeeding he’ll get everything he needs and adding extra water could be dangerous x

If you pump at all, have a look at the composition of your milk in the hot weather! It’ll be super transparent because of the high water content! Which does mean they’ll want to latch more often for more calories but as long as you’re feeding on demand he’ll get exactly what his body needs

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