
What Causes Less Frequent Urination?

Question: I have 8 months old baby boy. He has not passed urine for 7- 8 hours. What should I do? I am trying to give more water,but he is refusing to take. Please suggest me what needs to be done.
Brief Answer:
Measure temperature now, wait and watch
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The medical literature does not measure the gap between voidings but would measure the total quantity per day. So you should not be worried about 8 hour gap instead watch out how many times and how much in a day.
Check the temperature under arm and skin elasticity. You can continue water and coconut water as well, else milk should do. If the temperature is over 101 degree you should see a doctor. Keep the surroundings cool or sprinkle normal water and dry the body.
Hope this helps.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Aparna Kohli


Dear Dr,
Many thanks dor your answer. Can you please tell me how many times baby should pass urine and how much quantity in a day. Also, can I mix formula with coconut water?
Brief Answer:
Do not mix formula with coconut water
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The number of times differ from baby to baby. However six times per day is what you can count before you start worrying.
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Aparna Kohli

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