Will drinking gatorade and powerade drinks be good ...

Only if told to do so by a doctor.

Avril,

   These drinks are not good for the baby because they contain sodium 110 gms,

potassium, 30 mg., total carbohydrates 7 grams, sugar, 7 grams.  They don't contain the components of breast milk which are extremely beneficial to the babies'

development.  The breast milk contains:

1.  immunoglobulins which protects the ears, nose, throat, and the GI tract of the baby.

2.  Lactoferrin which limits the availability of iron to bacteria in the intestine and alters which healthy bacteria will thrive in the gut.  It has an antibiotic effect on bacteria such as staphylococci and E. Coli.

3.  Lysozyme has a strong influence on the type of bacteria that inhibit the intestinal tract.

4.  Growth factors- Human breast milk encourages the growth of Lactobacillus which are helpful bacteria that can inhibit many of the disease causing gram-negative bacteria and paarasites.

5. DHA and ARA,  These are lipids which are important structural components, particularly in the substancce of the brain and the retina.

     The baby will be well-nourished if she/he gets breast milk.  Gatorade and Powerade drinks are not beneficial for the baby.

Those are energy drinks that could be harmful for your baby, so I would avoid them

Make slushies with ice and  fruits.

Stevia is the best sweetener - decaf coffee, bananas, no fat Carmel cream coffee creamer, a Stevia packet  plus ice in blender  makes an awesome frapicino too!!

Go Raw go natural.

In my opinion it would be better to obtain the necessary electrolytes (sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium) from a balanced diet and mineral supplements rather than spending money on these drinks that usually have added sugar or artificial sweeteners.  There is aready too much sodium in the average diet of processed foods to worry about sodium deficiency; the other minerals can be obtained by consuming enough fruit, vegetables, grains, nuts and legumes daily.