I’m a nursing mom, and I know I’m supposed to drink lots of water. What about my baby? Should I be giving her water in her bottle too to keep her hydrated?

Breast milk is 85% water. Adding water to a baby’s feedings is not necessary and on rare occasion can be dangerous. Breast milk is low in sodium (salt), so giving additional large amounts of water can dilute a baby’s delicate electrolyte balance. This low-salt state--known as hyponatremia--can cause a dangerous seizure in a very young baby. More…..