Exclusively breastfed, low birthweight term infants do not need supplemental water

R J Cohen; K H Brown; L L Rivera; K G Dewey

doi:10.1080/080352500750027835

Exclusively breastfed, low birthweight term infants do not need supplemental water

Acta Paediatr. 2000 May;89(5):550-2. doi: 10.1080/080352500750027835.

Authors

R J Cohen¹, K H Brown, L L Rivera, K G Dewey

Affiliation

¹ Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis 95616-8669, USA.

PMID: 10852190
DOI: 10.1080/080352500750027835

Abstract

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.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

Breast Feeding*
Drinking*
Humans
Infant, Low Birth Weight*
Infant, Newborn
Male
Nutritional Status*