#asktheexperts hello can we give water to 3.5 month old baby, they might feel thirsty as summers are going on between feeding, also are their any harmful effect if already given water

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ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician3 years ago

A. Strictly NO..! Breast milk has got lot of water ( 80 to 90% of water) which satisfies babys thirst. Baby should be breast feed exclusively till 6 months of age. additional water can reduce intrest in drinking water.

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