If the baby is taking solids Ruddle said they should be given milk “responsibly” and that water should be “offered alongside food”.

Meanwhile, the Baby Centre says: “In hot weather your baby is likely to feed more often, for shorter spells.”

It says mothers should let their baby “have plenty of extra feeds”.

On water it cautions: “If you give your baby water instead of nourishing breastmilk, he’ll miss out on essential nutrients.”

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Post source: Daily Express