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Exclusively breastfed, low birthweight term infants do not need supplemental water
R J Cohen1, K H Brown, L L Rivera
1Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis 95616-8669, USA.
Acta Paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)
|June 14, 2000
Abstract
Unlabelled:
Breast milk intake, urine volume and urine-specific gravity (USG) of exclusively breastfed, low birthweight (LBW) term male infants in Honduras were measured during 8-h periods at 2 (n = 59) and 8 (n = 68) wk of age. Ambient temperature was 22-36 degrees C and relative humidity was 37-86%. Maximum USG ranged from 1.001 to 1.012, all within normal limits.
Conclusions:
We conclude that supplemental water is not required for exclusively breastfed, LBW term infants, even in hot conditions.