Question
How much glucose should a 20-day-old baby drink?
Answer
Glucose is often used to enhance a baby’s willingness to drink water, as it adds sweetness to the liquid, which may make it more appealing to those who dislike drinking water. However, the primary focus should still be on encouraging the baby to drink water. The main role of glucose is to act as a diuretic. When the baby is not drinking enough water, adding a small amount of glucose can increase the attractiveness of the water, but it is merely an auxiliary method and not the main beverage.