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Guardian of a 3 yr 11 m old boy3 years ago
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Hi doctor when can i start giving water to my baby. now he is 4 months 27 days old. now it is summer so i am worrying. can you please help me out with this concern. thanks.

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profile image of Dr Disha PatelExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician3 years ago

A. hi, mom. 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. You can increase the feeding frequency n feed longer in each feeding in summers. all the best

Arooba BurneyMom of a 3 yr 11 m old girl3 years ago

A. Hi mom. Nothing should be given to babies before 6 months excluding breast milk or formula (if giving)

profile image of shilpi Bhandarishilpi BhandariMom of 2 children3 years ago

A. No dear water should not be given to baby at this age u are already giving him breastmilk or formula milk which already contains water in it so too much of water is not required u can give it after completing six months

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