Parents warned to NEVER give your baby water as it can be fatal – as ...
(WorldNews Health)

AS THE mercury soars this week, it only seems natural to want to keep hydrated to cool down. But while we all know how important it is to drink water, experts have warned you should never give it to your baby. 2 The smallest amount of water can affect the balance of water in their tiny bodies - and specialists say this could prove fatal. Giving a baby under six months old just a sip of water could overload the kidneys, leading to a dangerous condition called hyponatremia. Pharmacist Abbas Kanani told Yahoo UK: “Kidneys are also too immature in infants under six months and water can cause intoxication as a result of an imbalance in electrolytes such as sodium. “This can cause hyponatraemia,...