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How much water 6 monthold

2016-04-30 16:10:16
My sin just turned 6 months. I want to know How much water should be given to a 6 month old baby and at what time?
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Milk is more than 90% water, so is any other liquid/semi-solid food he will eat. Babies require only little water, quantity of which is not fixed. Try to quench his thirst by breast feeds and hunger by semi-solid food.

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Offer small amount with bowl and spoon. 4 to 5 times a day. Don't force.

Answered2016-04-30 16:13:26

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