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It is quite likely that a baby could gain no weight and still not be
dehydrated.  It says in the books that about 30-40% of calories a baby gets
are for growth, or, put another way, a baby who is maintaining weight is
getting 60-70% of his calories. Thus a baby could gain no weight and not be
dehyrated because to get that many calories, he would have to get quite a
lot of fluid.  Maybe enough to keep him well hydrated, or at least
borderline.

I also use this information to encourage mothers. Okay, he's gained no
weight, but he is getting a fair amount of milk from you. Now we'll try to
fix the weight by getting him more of your milk (or sometimes, supplement).

Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC

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