Question
Can a baby drink the water from watermelons or mix watermelon water with water to drink?
Answer
From a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, watermelons are cool and slightly cold in nature. Children have relatively weak spleen and stomach function, and long-term direct consumption may lead to cooling of the spleen and stomach, affecting digestion and absorption as well as their future growth and development. Therefore, it is recommended not to drink watermelon juice directly. In fact, children can obtain sufficient fluids through broths, fruits, or other foods.