Doctors are quite sure that babies up to six months old should not drink water.

They believe that breast milk or formula has everything a baby needs to develop.

And even when outside temperatures are high, milk is a good and only choice for small creatures.

When infants are given water under the age of six months, "water poisoning" can occur, which can have fatal consequences.

The problem is that the baby's kidneys are not yet sufficiently developed, so even small amounts of water can be dangerous.

One of the main problems when water poisoning occurs is that it is difficult to distinguish the symptoms, the baby may sleep a lot or be restless, but this is normal behavior in the life of every baby.

Other signs of poisoning are low body temperature (less than 36.1 ° C) and swelling in the face, but the most common symptoms are seizures.

If the symptoms are recognized early, there are no lasting consequences.

A breastfed baby does not need water, which is often difficult to explain to parents because of some older generation beliefs.

Water begins to be given when supplementation begins, that is, when meals become drier and more compact.

Tap water is good provided the installations are good, free of dirt particles.

If you want to be safe, then it is best to give spring water.

Electrolytes in water and excessly diluted formula can be just as harmful.

If you are concerned about your baby's hydration, constipation or vomiting, you should call your pediatrician, who will recommend the amount of water your baby is allowed to take.