What happens if a kid eats formula milk without water?

Question

Hello doctor,

My toddler girl used to eat formula milk without mixing it with water. She finishes nearly three to four bottles. We noticed a change in her behavior. She gets violent and she hits her head. After that, I learned that the formula milk should be mixed with water, as mentioned.

What should I do?
Is it that my baby's brain or kidney had any problems?

Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

Due to the limited information provided, I request you provide more detailed information for better advice.

What is the exact age of your daughter?
Which type of formula milk does she use to consume?
Over how much time did she eat these three to four bottles, like in a week, in a month, or over six months?
Is she growing well?
What is her current weight?
Is she achieving her milestones appropriate for her age, like walking, talking, understanding, playing, etc.?
Is she passing urine well?
Does she vomit frequently?

Hitting her head may be a way for her to get her demands fulfilled. This is common among toddlers. Also, sometimes they get headaches, which they cannot explain, and then they may take some untoward actions. But still, it needs to rule out any other causes.

A small amount of formula milk taken over a long period without mixing it with water usually does not affect the brain.

Some formula milk has an extra amount of protein, and if consumed in large quantities over a short period, it may affect the kidneys or cause headaches.

Please share all the information mentioned above, and I will advise you accordingly. It may need some testing, which can only be decided after a complete history.

Revert with the answer to assist further.

Thank you and take care.

Regards.