Question
What are some effective methods to ensure that an 8-month-old baby who has a fever and refuses to drink water can still get enough fluids?
Answer
You can use the baby’s usual cup or bottle to feed water, or spoon-feed it little by little. While feeding water, you can soothe the baby at the same time. Even if it’s just a few sips each time, it’s important to feed water frequently. If the baby completely refuses to drink water, breastfeeding is also an option. If the mother drinks more water, the water content in her breast milk will also increase accordingly.