Having sat in the burn unit for over 2 weeks with my husband and saw may 
other children that were there as well, the nutrional needs for a bun patient 
can be exhausting...protein is especially important as is fluid intake. However, 
at only 8 weeks of age her milk is still in such a young state I could see the 
concern for nutrition. However, the young children I saw that were nursing 
while in the unit were not given any other foods some IV fluids on intake to 
offset any concerns about fluid balance issues. I think as long as the child is 
allowed to nurse whenever and the burns are not effecting this she should be 
OK for what I learned while I was there. However, I would try to look for a 
specialist around the area that can follow the child nutrionally that 
understands the importance of breastmilk and the heaing needs of a burned 
person.

Emily Lindsey, BSPsy, CLE

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