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2024-06-12 13:57:07
My baby is 6 months old and I have started solid food and giving her formula milk. Please advise when to start water for child
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Water can be started after 6 months

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If your baby has completed six months you can without a doubt start giving water. But in sitting position always so that baby doesn't aspirate.

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Hi U can offer water from 6 completed months along with solids.. as sips with spoon initially and increase slowly as demands..
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Make sure to give boiled filtered water..

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Water with food

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Water is introduced along with solids. So you can start now.

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You can start with tablespoons of water after introduction of solid food. Gradually increase the quantity

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U shld give small sips of water 20 -30 ml in between . After solid food also

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