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Back Issue Vol 14 No 2 July 2006 'And not a drop to drink' - why water is harmful for newborns Helen G Williams Abstract Breastmilk is a species-specific food, that is, milk made by human mothers for human infants, and thus is the only natural fluid appropriate for the newborn human. There is a plethora of information available discussing the dangers of water supplementation to babies. This article aims to collate the more recent research papers. Fully breastfed babies do not require water, even in the hottest weather. The dangers of newborn water intoxication, risk of reduction in breastmilk supply and early weaning as well as not following the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding's step six, are discussed. The impact of the attitude of and information from influential persons in the mother's life is also noted. Breastfeeding Review: 14(2): 5-9 Keywords: water, supplementation, complementary, water intoxication Lactation courses and other events Snoring and sleep apnoea: how it can be prevented in childhood Brian Palmer Abstract Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a very serious health problem in our society today. Medical consequences are significant, health-care costs high and good treatment options limited. The best treatment is prevention. This article addresses the issue. Breastfeeding Review: 14(2): 11-14 Keywords: breastfeeding, obstructive sleep apnoea Doesn't the breast work anymore? A rant on the state of lactation advice today Kittie Frantz Breastfeeding Review: 14(2): 15-18 Book Review Research Summaries Video review Instructions to authors