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Guardian of a 5 yr 1 m old boy4 years ago

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as per my doctor advice I have started giving solid food to my baby. my question is how much and when water should I give to my baby?

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ExpertDr.Deepinder Kaur DhawanObstetrician and Gynaecologist4 years ago

A. you should give only breastmilk till completion of six months and after that slowly switch to liquids and slowly switch to semi solid mashed meals ..its too early to start solids

RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl4 years ago

A. Hello ma’am It is recommended to exclusively breastfeed the baby for initial six months I would not advise you start semisolid as of now started once your child completes the age of six months. And you can give as much water as you want to as much as your child accepts in a fixed ratio for the same

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