Feeding water to 5 months old baby

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My daughter will complete 5 months in two days. Can i start giving her water to drink? If yes how much?

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Dr. Shebin C E

Pediatrician 8 yrs exp Kanyakumari

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Greetings till 6m only feeding

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Dr. Prashanth Kumar T

Pediatrician 7 yrs exp Hyderabad

U can give after 6 mnths

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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas Pediatrician 3 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas

Pediatrician 3 yrs exp Pune

Wait till completion of 6 months.

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if dehydrated then you can give.

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