Does your baby need plain hot water? Explain when and how much to drinkIn the sweaty season, if you let your baby drink only breast milk and milk, but no plain hot water, you may become dehydrated. Worried? I will tell you whether it is better to drink plain hot water, the timing when you drink it, and the points to be careful.When do you start giving your baby plain hot water?You don't have to drink plain hot water from the beginning because you get the nutrients and water needed for growth from breast milk. The guideline is around 5 to 6 months after birth when you start eating baby food. Try drinking plain hot water as soon as you start eating baby food and listen to your baby's reaction. However, there are large individual differences in the growth speed of babies, so it is not necessary to rush to drink just because other babies are drinking. It is important to give the baby depending on the growth status of the baby, such as delaying the time to give it according to the reaction when giving it.Benefits of giving your baby plain hot waterFeeding babies to drink plain hot water plays a major role in hydration, but in addition to its role in hydration, there are various benefits for babies who mainly drink breast milk or milk.Constipation improvementGiving your baby a drink of plain hot water is said to improve constipation. Especially for babies who are just starting to eat baby food, changes in the intestinal environment may occur, which may cause constipation. In such a case, you may be able to improve by giving plain hot water.Prevention of tooth decayIf you drink plain hot water after drinking breast milk or milk, you can wash your milk teeth and gums, which also helps prevent tooth decay. Even for babies, the mouth is very delicate, so you can keep your mouth clean by washing it with plain hot water.Amount of plain hot water to give to babyWhen you give plain hot water for the first time, use a spoon to give it one scoop at a time. After many days, when you get used to the taste of plain hot water, give it a baby bottle. As a guideline for the amount to be drunk, it is about 25 ml if it is within 5 months of age, and about 50 ml if it is after 5 months of age. However, the amount you drink at one time will change depending on your physical condition and temperature at that time, so it is important to give an appropriate amount while watching the baby's condition. Also, in case you drink too much plain hot water and cannot drink breast milk or milk, or you stop eating baby food, try not to fill your stomach with plain hot water.Timing to make your baby drink plain hot waterBy giving your baby a drink of plain hot water, you can rehydrate a little. Therefore, it is important to watch the timing and give them a drink each time. Here are some examples of when to give your baby a drink of plain hot water... Give them a drink after peeRehydrate after your baby pees. Peeing is the act of excreting impurities in the body, but at that time, water also comes out. If there is a lack of water in the body, it will affect the subsequent excretion, so you can recover the lost water by giving a moderate amount of plain hot water after peeing... Give them a drink when they go out and come backWhen you go out, you lose a lot of water in your body. In the summer, high temperatures cause water to be lost as sweat, and in winter, dry air causes water to be lost. Therefore, let's not only rehydrate on the go, but also drink an appropriate amount of plain hot water when you come back from your outing... Give them a drink when they want a lot of milkYou can rest assured that your baby will drink a lot of milk. However, if you continue to give more milk than you need, it may cause health problems such as overweight and vomiting. Therefore, if you want more milk than the appropriate amount, you can give plain hot water instead.Breast milk and milk have priorityYou can expect various benefits by giving your baby plain hot water. However, it does not mean that you have to drink plain hot water. Basically, babies who are not eating baby food can be nourished and hydrated with breast milk or milk. Give priority to breastfeeding or milking over plain hot water. Then, let's teach the new taste of plain hot water while watching the baby's condition and physical condition.