Becky writes:
Baby probably isn't dehydrated because dad had
> been giving about 4 oz. of water at night to settle him.
>
> My question is about electrolytes, since I remember hearing that with
severe
> weight loss they were likely to be off.  I inquired about this of the
family
> doc when I reported back to him, but he didn't seem concerned.

Just as a note - this reminded me of babies I've seen with electrolyte
problems [and seizures] from hyponatremia [too low sodium] from getting
plain water - lots of it....much more than just 4 oz.

Gail Hertz, MD, IBCLC

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