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Feeding Babies in Floods: The One Rule You Must Know (Video)

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When floods hit, feeding a baby can seem impossible. This video shows why breast milk is the safest option and how to handle formula safely. Learn the key rule that protects your child from dehydration and illness, plus quick tips for stress, feeding frequency, and warning signs.

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Water for babies under 6 months? No.

Water for babies under 6 months? No.

Flood Feeding Basics

In flood conditions, feeding a baby can feel impossible, but breast milk stays safe, warm, and ready, no water, no fuel, no washing needed. Stay with us to learn the key rule that can save your child.

Why Breastfeeding Wins

Breast milk goes straight from mother to baby, bypassing bottles, spoons, or any contaminated water. It carries antibodies that fight germs, helps the gut resist infection, and naturally stays at the right temperature without any heating.

Stress & Milk Supply

Stress can slow the let-down reflex, making the baby fuss, but milk production rarely stops. The more often you feed, the more milk you make. Aim for eight to twelve feeds a day, keep skin-to-skin contact under a shawl, and sip a glass of safe water each time you nurse.

Feeds per Day

Babies under six months typically need eight to twelve feeds in a 24-hour period to stay well-hydrated and satisfied.

Safe Formula Prep

When formula is unavoidable, first check the tin for an intact seal, clear expiry, and no dents. If liquid formula is stocked, use it straight away, no water needed. For powder, boil water, let it cool to at least 70 °C, then measure the exact scoop the tin advises, and cool the cup in clean water until it feels lukewarm.

Dehydration Warning

Watch for dehydration signs: a dry diaper for six to eight hours, dark urine, a sunken soft spot on the head, or a baby who is unusually sleepy or hard to wake. If any appear, seek the health team immediately.

The one rule

Never give any water, gripe water, sugar water, herbal drops, or honey to a baby under six months, even in a flood, breast milk alone provides all the hydration and protection needed.

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