Water Consumption

I agree with everyone - no water until 1 is needed or it will fill a tummy with nothing. The only exception (according to my pediatrician) is a really hot day. But do introduce a sippy cup as soon as you can.

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Babies should not get water until after 8ish months. If the child is not eating significant amounts of solid foods, no water is needed or advised.

See here for info:
http://www.todaysparent.com/baby/foodnutrition/article.js...

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I did not give either of my children water until they were a year old. The best thing is formula at this age.

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It is different with every person and every book. Our pediatrician says that water is not necessary until 1. Just make sure he is getting the correct amount of formula or breast milk, which should be at least 32 oz. a day or breastfed at least 5 times.

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I believe if the baby is breastfed, no water is needed.

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I never gave my infants water. There is plenty in your milk or formula.

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Most dr's will tell you that a baby does not need water until they are one. I started giving my daughter water when she was 6 or 7 months old and that was only because it was hot and in the summer. She just had an extra bottle near her at all times so she could drink it if she wanted to. Her ped told me that it is not necessary because she gets enough fluid/water with her bottle feedings.

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I didn't give any of my kids extra water. They breastfed and with breastfeeding the doctor told me they didn't need extra fluids. It wasn't necessary.

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THe first year is about giving maximum nutrition, everything that goes to the baby should be of nutritional value. Breast Milk and formula have enough water to meet the needs of the baby.

I know that when my parents were raising us water was OK, but now they say that giving water can cause seizures and my doctor recommended waiting untill 1 year to give water.

No water before 6 months, according to my pediatrician!

At this age you shouldn't give more then about 6 oz a day. It tends to work opposite for babies then for us. It dilutes their electolytes and vitamins in their systems. Most doctors at this age suggest not giving to much water. The only water my kids got when they were this little was mixed with their formula.