Ordinary water is dangerous for children under six months

Doctors believe that children are categorically prohibited ordinary water to six months. As water intoxication - Since excessive use of water by a child could result in life threatening conditions. According to pediatrician Jennifer Anders, the only liquid they need at that age - it's mother's milk, or, if necessary, infant formula. Due to the immaturity of the kidney, the excess flow of water in the body of the child improved to stimulate sodium excretion. This has a negative effect on the activity of the brain, the first manifestations of water intoxication can be irritability, excessive sleepiness, and other changes in consciousness. This is quite an insidious condition, says Anders, since seizures, the first symptom that parents can be distinguished. But with adequate medical care after the after effects are not observed. Doctor thinks that giving children water that is older than six months, it is quite possible, for example, constipation or hot weather. But before this, it is still desirable to consult with your pediatrician.