Why Babies Can't Drink Water • Discoverology

Why Babies Can’t Drink Water

While drinking ample amount of water is generally good health practice for adults, it can be deadly for newborn babies. It turns out, just a few ounces of water can be too much for an infant to handle, resulting in water intoxication that can even be fatal.

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