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Water for baby

2021-03-18 06:44:34
Hello My baby is 7months old as i am breastfeeding him he is not showing interest in drinking water is that normal i tried to give but he is taking minimal amount of water per day does it dehydrate him ?
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Thank you for your question as he is already 7 months start solid food and after solid food offer water the quantity will be decided by him Gradually he will increase the amount, he will not be dehydrated as he is getting breastfeed along with
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Stay cool he will decide his intake amount gradually

Answered2021-03-18 07:09:38

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Hi, You can give dhal water/ vegetables soup or fruit juices, if he doesn’t take water.

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