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Intraducing water for baby
Hello doctor my son 6 months old completed recently. How much can i introduce water for baby. Plese suggest me
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You can give water 100-200ml per day and can increase as age advances.
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You should give it as much as baby takes it...there is no fix amount....
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also start other liquid food, 3to 5 times a day then gradully start semisolid food..
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Dr. Lokanadha Reddy
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
If you have started semi solids you can give water also. Up to 300 ml per day can be given... always use boiled and cooled water at normal temperature. Give sips of water after each semi solid food and in between also.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
There is no amount for water , initially give few sips and then gradually increase.
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