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dehydrated? -- help pls
hi all,
my 10 day old DS just slept thru last night without making a wet or dirty nappy. He fed at 11pm (breastfed) and i ended up waking him at 5am to start another feed. Is this a sign of dehydration? especially in this heat.. and i'm pretty sure he's not making 6 wet nappies a day. Mostly green poo.. not that nice yellow stuff. ?? regards, Aprill DS Fraser 5/2/04 w: 8lb 2oz l: 50cm hc: 35.5cm -- Aprill DS 5-feb-04 |
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dehydrated? -- help pls
Hi - Keep a written count of his nappies if you're worried. He should be making 8-10 soakers a day. The green poos probably indicate that he's getting more lactose-rich (and watery) foremilk than fat-rich hindmilk. Normally this is not desirable, as it can lead to stomach aches and is less filling. However, if it's hot where you are, the foremilk is very good for hydration. I can't think of what the other signs are of dehydration. Perhaps someone else can chip in. But in any event, at 10 days of age you should not hesitate to phone your doctor, health visitor, or whatever professional is available to you. DO keep nursing as much as possible. It's okay to wake your baby to nurse at this age if you think it's necessary. (If, upon counting the diapers, you find that he's wetting plenty, then let the baby sleep.) I hope this helps, --Beth Kevles http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html -- a page for the milk-allergic Disclaimer: Nothing in this message should be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your own medical practicioner. NOTE: No email is read at my MIT address. Use the AOL one if you would like me to reply. |
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dehydrated? -- help pls
"Beth Kevles" wrote in message ... Hi - Keep a written count of his nappies if you're worried. He should be making 8-10 soakers a day. The green poos probably indicate that he's getting more lactose-rich (and watery) foremilk than fat-rich hindmilk. Normally this is not desirable, as it can lead to stomach aches and is less filling. However, if it's hot where you are, the foremilk is very good for hydration. I can't think of what the other signs are of dehydration. Perhaps someone else can chip in. But in any event, at 10 days of age you should not hesitate to phone your doctor, health visitor, or whatever professional is available to you. Sunken fontanelle (the soft spot on the head) is another dehydration sign, besides not wetting enough diapers. Shannon |
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dehydrated? -- help pls
Beth Kevles wrote:
Hi - Keep a written count of his nappies if you're worried. He should be making 8-10 soakers a day. The green poos probably indicate that he's getting more lactose-rich (and watery) foremilk than fat-rich hindmilk. Normally this is not desirable, as it can lead to stomach aches and is less filling. However, if it's hot where you are, the foremilk is very good for hydration. I can't think of what the other signs are of dehydration. Perhaps someone else can chip in. But in any event, at 10 days of age you should not hesitate to phone your doctor, health visitor, or whatever professional is available to you. DO keep nursing as much as possible. It's okay to wake your baby to nurse at this age if you think it's necessary. (If, upon counting the diapers, you find that he's wetting plenty, then let the baby sleep.) I hope this helps, --Beth Kevles http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html -- a page for the milk-allergic Disclaimer: Nothing in this message should be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your own medical practicioner. NOTE: No email is read at my MIT address. Use the AOL one if you would like me to reply. Another sign of dehydration is uric? Crystals in the urine. It appears as a light orange stain on the nappy/diaper. I would offer the breast as much as possible, if you are in a hot area. (I am in Australia and it has been really hot for the last couple of weeks). I often wet my baby's head when it is really hot and try to keep her in a minimum of clothes. During the day I swaddle her in a light cotton or muslin sheet with just her nappy on under a ceiling fan. I would certainly wake the baby to nurse if it is hot and he has slept a long time. As suggested by Beth the green poo maybe due to shorter feeds more often, try offering the same breast a couple of nursing sessions in a row to help alleviate this. Still worried? Get professional help without delay. Larissa Mum to DD feb 99 DS mar 01 DD2 dec 03 |
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dehydrated? -- help pls
I can't think of what the other signs are of dehydration. Perhaps someone else can chip in. But in any event, at 10 days of age you should not hesitate to phone your doctor, health visitor, or whatever professional is available to you. Thanks all. Looks like it may have been a false alarm. Seem to be getting a good number of wet nappies and DS has almost regained his birth weight so the feeding seems to be going ok so far. cheers, Aprill -- Aprill DS 5-feb-04 |
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