Even the smallest people get thirsty. Are you kidding me? We all need water when we get thirsty. However, water seems to be the worst enemy for a baby. Babies under 6 months of age can suffer water intoxication if they have more than enough H2O in their system according to a research conducted by physicians at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center in Baltimore.

The physicians urged that parents should not give water to babies 6 months old and below because giving them too much water causes their bodies to release sodium along with the excess water. This happens because their kidney’s are not mature yet. Early water intoxication include irritability, drowsiness and other mental state changes. Seizures, low body temperature and swelling in the face are the other symptoms to look out for.

If you think that they are thirsty, the only thing that you should give them is breast milk or their formula. If you are suspecting that your kid has acquired water intoxication, then it is best that you contact your baby’s physician immediately.

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