So, how much water do babies need to drink?
Found an article from CNN.com
Infants under 6 months do not need any extra water because they get all the fluid they need from breast milk or formula. A sip here and there if the baby has hiccups is fine, but too much water can fill the baby up and take the place of nutritious breast milk or formula. Also, babies can get a condition called "water intoxication" from drinking too much water to the exclusion of their milk (or if too much water is added when mixing formula), causing a potentially dangerous electrolyte imbalance.
From 6 to 12 months, babies do not need much water but introducing some in a bottle or sippy cup can help them get used to the taste (or lack thereof) and consistency of the liquid. Limiting water to about 2 to 4 ounces (59ml - 118ml) per day is the typical recommendation as babies make the transition from an all-liquid diet to one involving solids, although some babies may benefit from closer to 6 to 8 ounces (177ml - 236ml) per day (such as in the case of constipation or extremely hot and humid weather).
After 12 months of age, a good rule of thumb is to offer milk with meals and water at most other times for thirst. This practice ensures that babies get enough calcium as well as fluids in general. Keep in mind that we get about 20 percent of our fluid requirements from foods so it's not necessary for babies (or most adults, for that matter) to drink 8 glasses of water a day. If the baby's urine is a pale yellow color, he or she is probably getting enough hydration."
Today's outcome of Kate's UTI finding
Thought I would know some results today after Kate's first UTI encounter where they have already collected her urine back then. However, this was not the case. I was flooded with information about cause of UTI, types of diagnosis available and to make a decision what's next. (~.~)""
A/Prof Ng gave me alot of information which you probably can find most of them on the net but I was more curious abt the process and tada... my simple form of intrepretation:
To be 100% sure the cause of this UTI, you can opt to do all of the following::
1. utrasound - to check on kate's kidney change and her urinary bladder
2. DMSA (Cant rem the actual term) - Some medicine will be inject into her vein which will be received by her kidney. Pictures will be taken to check if there has been scarring due to her recent high fever
3. MCU - Saline will be injected into her bladder to assess if her urine flow is going dual way. I.e. going back to kidney which should not be the case.
As for me, I feel that I would rather wait till the next episode of UTI occurrence (*touch wood*) before going through all of the above.
As for now, I opt for utrasound and regular check up on her status.
I was actually very impressed with KKH service.
Utrasound was arranged immediately, followed by collecting kate's urine for another round of test.
I received her report barely an hour! In fact,immediately after I was done collecting Kate's urine.
A/Prof Ng bothered to call me to see him and he passed me her report. WOW!
Kate's kidneys are of normal size and configuration. No sign of scarring, blockage or malfunction. PHEW!
As for Kate, she was really COOL about the whole thing.
These pix tells it all
She did not move throughout the 15 mins of utrasound.
She did not move when A/Prof check her too!
Amazing isnt it!
Love you Kate!
A/Prof Ng gave me alot of information which you probably can find most of them on the net but I was more curious abt the process and tada... my simple form of intrepretation:
To be 100% sure the cause of this UTI, you can opt to do all of the following::
1. utrasound - to check on kate's kidney change and her urinary bladder
2. DMSA (Cant rem the actual term) - Some medicine will be inject into her vein which will be received by her kidney. Pictures will be taken to check if there has been scarring due to her recent high fever
3. MCU - Saline will be injected into her bladder to assess if her urine flow is going dual way. I.e. going back to kidney which should not be the case.
As for me, I feel that I would rather wait till the next episode of UTI occurrence (*touch wood*) before going through all of the above.
As for now, I opt for utrasound and regular check up on her status.
I was actually very impressed with KKH service.
Utrasound was arranged immediately, followed by collecting kate's urine for another round of test.
I received her report barely an hour! In fact,immediately after I was done collecting Kate's urine.
A/Prof Ng bothered to call me to see him and he passed me her report. WOW!
Kate's kidneys are of normal size and configuration. No sign of scarring, blockage or malfunction. PHEW!
As for Kate, she was really COOL about the whole thing.
These pix tells it all
She did not move throughout the 15 mins of utrasound.
She did not move when A/Prof check her too!
Amazing isnt it!
Love you Kate!
What am I feeding Kate: 6 - 7 months
Special thanks to my friend who had introduce this website to me.
Being using it as a reference all these while.
These are some of the items Kate had tried on and thank god. No allergic.
1. Brown Rice cereal - Healthy times
2. Baby Carrot
3. Avocado
4. Pumpkin
5. Sweet Potato
5. Apricot
6. Green bean - get those from Fairprice - baby fine green beans
7. Persimmon
Had tried each on its own as well as mixing them into her cereal and milk
8.Threadfin
9. Cod fish
Alternatively, you can try this
1. Avocado + apple + Brown rice + Milk
2. Avocado + apricot+ Brown rice + Milk
3. Avocado + Sweet Potato
4. Avocado + Nectarine/Sweet Potato
5. Porridge + Sweet Potato
6. Porridge + fish + Carrot/Green bean/Vegetable
7. Sweet Potato/Pumpkin + fish
8. Pumpkin+Greenbean+fish
My best friend shared that she's been feeding her bb with spinach too but.. it doesnt seem recommended for her age now.. babe.. check this out
Being using it as a reference all these while.
These are some of the items Kate had tried on and thank god. No allergic.
1. Brown Rice cereal - Healthy times
2. Baby Carrot
3. Avocado
4. Pumpkin
5. Sweet Potato
5. Apricot
6. Green bean - get those from Fairprice - baby fine green beans
7. Persimmon
Had tried each on its own as well as mixing them into her cereal and milk
8.Threadfin
9. Cod fish
Alternatively, you can try this
1. Avocado + apple + Brown rice + Milk
2. Avocado + apricot+ Brown rice + Milk
3. Avocado + Sweet Potato
4. Avocado + Nectarine/Sweet Potato
5. Porridge + Sweet Potato
6. Porridge + fish + Carrot/Green bean/Vegetable
7. Sweet Potato/Pumpkin + fish
8. Pumpkin+Greenbean+fish
Next in line to test out Kate's stomach. tee hee
Stage 1 Fruits:
Stage 1 Veggies:
Stage 1 Grains:
My best friend shared that she's been feeding her bb with spinach too but.. it doesnt seem recommended for her age now.. babe.. check this out
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