Does a Baby Fed Only on Breast Milk Need Water? How to Deal with Thick Tongue Coating?

Question

Does a baby fed only on breast milk need water if the milk is sufficient, even if the baby is unwilling to drink plain water? How should one deal with a two-month-old baby’s thick tongue coating?

Answer

A baby fed only on breast milk usually does not require additional water as long as the milk supply is adequate. A thick tongue coating in a two-month-old may be a normal occurrence, and one can consider supplementing with digestive vitamins or vitamins D and A.