Bottle Feeding Questions

Home Care Advice - Extra Water
  • Types of Formulas
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  • Switching Formulas and Milk Allergies
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  • Powdered vs. Liquid Formulas
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  • Whole Cow's Milk, 1%, 2% and Skim Milk
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  • Vitamins and Iron
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  • Water to Mix With the Formula
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  • Extra Water
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  • Amounts - How Much Per Feeding
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  • Frequency Of Feedings (Schedules)
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  • Length Of Feedings
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  • Night Feedings - How to Eliminate
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  • Formula Temperature
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  • Formula Storage
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  • Cereals and Other Solids
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  • Burping
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  • Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
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  • Traveling
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  • Nipples and Bottles
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  • Formula-fed Stools, Normal
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  • Breast Discomfort in Bottle-Feeding Mothers
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    Extra Water

    • Babies do not routinely need extra water. (Reason: plenty in formula)
    • Excessive water can cause seizures from water intoxication.
    • Can offer some water if weather is very hot.
    • Don't give more than 4 ounces (120 ml) of extra water/day during the first 6 months of life. (EXCEPTION: don't give any during the first month)
    • After starting solid foods, infants need more water.

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