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Sugar water?

kat4905kat4905 member
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Hi everyone,

We're trying to be prepared for all of the decisions we'll need to make once the baby arrives. What are your thoughts and/or experiences regarding sugar water? Is this something that was recommended by your medical provider for any painful procedures for your newborn?

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    GPeterson24GPeterson24 member
    Personally I would try to avoid anything other than breastmilk so as to not interfere with baby's gut.

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    RrrrrachelRrrrrachel member
    What kind of painful procedures are we talking about? For something like a shot I don't think it's necessary, just breastfeed instead. For something like circumcision I think it's completely inadequate.
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    kat4905kat4905 member
    Thank you! I read that some hospitals will give them sugar water for shots and vaccinations...

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    just breastfeed while they're getting shots. It's better for baby.

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    Thank you everyone!

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    wintersongwintersong member
    DH and I are still TTC, so we have no experience with this!
    Is it true that for babies unused to sugar is acts like a mild narcotic or something?
    And, just to clarify, from what I have read it seems like we are talking about a very small amount of sugar water, not a couple of table spoons or anything--could that small amount really interfere with a baby's digestion? Parents who have used it, what was your experience?
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    RrrrrachelRrrrrachel member
    Idk f sugar water acts as a narcotic. Certainly I've heard people claim that. I do know that there are studies showing breastfeeding helps manage pain, though.
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    MSVarner said:

    DH and I are still TTC, so we have no experience with this!
    Is it true that for babies unused to sugar is acts like a mild narcotic or something?
    And, just to clarify, from what I have read it seems like we are talking about a very small amount of sugar water, not a couple of table spoons or anything--could that small amount really interfere with a baby's digestion? Parents who have used it, what was your experience?

    DH, a pedi, said that sugar water does act as a narcotic. DS got some after his circ. No complaints from my end, and he had no issues with digestion or nursing.
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