Here’s a question from Kristine in Collingwood, ON:
Q: It’s been so hot this summer, and I’ve been wondering – does my two-month-old nursing baby need me to give her extra water?
A: No, Kristine, your breastmilk provides all the water your baby needs. Breastmilk actually changes in consistency as the feeding progresses – it is more watery at the beginning of the feed, and has more fat content as the feeding continues. The baby’s thirst is then satisfied by the greater water content at the outset, and then it is believed that the greater fat content at the end of the feed helps to signal fullness.
Nancy Lahn RN
Developer of the Cozy Cuddles Nursing Pillow
Originally posted 2015-08-01 22:56:21.