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Susan Knox

Dr Hilary backtracks as he's slammed for dangerous advice about feeding babies in heatwave

Dr Hilary Jones has backtracked after he was accused of sharing 'dangerous advice' about feeding babies during the unprecedented UK heatwave.

The Good Morning Britain regular, sparked fury among viewers on Tuesday's instalment of the ITV morning show when he advised breastfeeding mothers to give their babies extra water during the sweltering temperatures as he discussed how best to look after newborns and tots during the heatwave.

Dr Hilary advised mums to keep their babies in the shade at all times, and insisted that they need extra water if they are being breastfed.

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