Because babies cannot express their opinions in words when they are still young, many things rely on adults to judge whether it is appropriate, such as the temperature of water for babies. Although adults can drink it without any problem, they are also afraid of scalding the baby due to the high temperature. So, will babies scald when drinking water at 48 degrees Celsius?
Actually, water at 48 degrees Celsius is slightly too hot for babies to drink, because the temperature of the breast milk that babies suck from their mothers is just right, and the temperature of breast milk, which is also the body temperature of humans, is usually around 37 degrees Celsius. Therefore, for babies, water at a temperature of 40 degrees Celsius is the most suitable, as water at 48 degrees Celsius can harm their mouth and throat.
At the same time, it is recommended that parents do not give their babies sweet water or diluted salt water casually. It is not a problem to feed your baby some sugar water during the period between meals, but it is recommended that the sugar in the water be in your stomach, because babies have a much more sensitive taste than adults. Too sweet water can affect your baby's appetite, and because the daily diet can already provide the baby with the necessary salt, extra diluted salt water can cause discomfort in your baby's digestive system.
Furthermore, parents should grasp the timing of their babies' water intake and follow the principle of not affecting their appetite for meals. Parents can determine whether their baby needs to be hydrated based on some details, such as dry mouth and tongue, frequent lip licking, or no tears when crying. Additionally, when parents see that their baby's urine is yellowish and has a strong odor, they should also hydrate their baby.
