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2021-02-13 18:39:48
How much water should be given to a 6 months plus old baby after every meal, I give 3 to 4 teaspoon is it ok.
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Yes.U can give as much as the child wants

Answered2021-02-14 01:28:00

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Thank you for your question and it’s a very important topic. Total water intake should be 300-400 ml according to season. What you are giving that is not adequate and it’s a good habit to increase intake of water, if you start this habit from the starting naturally baby will continue this.
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Answered2021-02-14 03:45:06

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