Unlock Additional Features and Earn Reward Points

Want to share your parenting queries and get answers

Get Solutions and advice from other parents and experts

Ask a Question

Mom of a 4 yr 5 m old boy4 years ago

Q.

my baby is feeding from NG tube so to clean the tube after every feed can i use water. is it okay if my newborn intakes water

1 Answer

ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist4 years ago

A. Hello mom normally babies are not to be given anything apart from mothers feed , but you can use sterile water to clean the tube and try to dry it out before the next feed

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Mom of a 4 m old girl

Q. my baby is NG Tube feed baby.. in past days, when she crying during feed milk came out to the tube.. but nowadays air is coming out and stucks the milk flow.. is there any problem?

Read More

Mom of a 3 m old child

Q. First pregnant was in tube so it aborted if there any possible second time pregnant also occur in tube?

Read More

Mom of a Newborn girl

Q. #asktheexperts hi doctor, if baby need tube feed she can't do the breastfed?

Read More

Mom of a 7 m old boy

Q. in continue previous question I want to know whether I clean his head with water or shampoo on boil area for clean tube and powder

Read More

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

Mom of a 2 yr 5 m old boy

Q. #asktheexpert Hello doctor my baby have structural west sindrome and he is not gaining wait please suggest some tips right now we feed from NG Tube

Read More

Mom of a 2 yr 1 m old boy

Q. my sun is 2 years old ..he has cough and cold .I'm using nebulizer for him and using duoline repulse ..so can I use the tube only or 1 tube of sterile water also in it??

Read More

Mom of a 1 m old boy

Q. is it okay to give gripe water everyday if the newborn has gas problem?

Read More

Guardian of a 1 m old girl

Q. Feeding through tube is good for baby

Read More

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

Mom of a 1 m old girl

Q. Hello, my baby is in NICU.. she not able to swallow so g tube is inserted for feeding.. after feeding she has lot of secretions. how can I know if my baby is lactose intolerant?? since she poop and urination is also fine for her.. I have a doubt since currently mother's milk has been feed her via tube .. what if we change milk?

Read More

Mom of a 3 m old boy

Q. I have 3.5 months old baby . can I give enterogermins tube to get from loose stools is it okay

Read More

SUGGESTED ARTICLES

When How to Introduce Water to Babies

Is Alkaline Water Suitable for Your Baby?

Water for Baby Formula - Know What Works Better for Your Child

Drinking Water during Breastfeeding

What is the Safest Water Temperature for Your Baby's Bath?

Drinking Ajwain Water After Delivery- Is It Safe?

Ajwain and Ajwain Water for Babies - Benefits and Uses

Easy Homemade Gripe Water Recipe for Babies

Is Drinking Cold Water Safe After Delivery?

Rice Water for Infants: How to Make Health Benefits

Do you know any solution to this question?Let’s go to the app - To help out fellow parents & to get answers to your questions

Add An Answer

Add An Answer