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Baby Dehydration
Baby dehydration does happen due to the inability to retain fluid. An infant is loosing a small amount of fluids it can be more serious that the average adult.
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It’s crucial to pay attention to your infant, so it does not lead to anything severe. |
What Causes Dehydration In Babies?
Inability to feed properly in newborns
Many case studies have proven that first-time mothers their infants are prone to dehydration. New moms are inexperience at breastfeeding causing inadequate feeding leading to dehydration.
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Diarrhea Another common factor for dehydration is diarrhea. When a newborn or infant does experience diarrhea resulting from food, then it’s important to pay attention. |
Vomiting
Another common way that a baby becomes dehydrated is due to vomiting. The different factors for vomiting include stomach bug, Gastro esophageal Reflux Disease, lactose intolerance, and food allergies.
How To Tell If The Baby Is Dehydrated?
It’s not an easy task to tell if your baby is dehydrated.
What Are The Early Signs of Dehydration In Infants?
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Sign of Severe Dehydration In Babies
- Baby cries, but there are no tears
- Dry lips
- Dry tongue
- Dry mouth
- Sunken eyes
- Sunken fontanel
- Dry mucous membranes
- Urine that appears darker yellow
- Decreased skin turgor
- No wet diaper in a period of over 6 hours
How To Prevent Baby Dehydration?
- Hand washing your hands frequently
- Making sure the baby receives all immunizations
- Stay up to date with your baby visits
What To Do When Your Baby Is Dehydrated?
Managing dehydration in breastfed babies
Dehydration management in babies over 6 months
- At 6 months old, the babies now can have small amounts of water to drink. Also, to water the baby, it can be given oral rehydration to help the baby relief dehydration.
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