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My child is 6 months old. When he is suppose to take water separately? Can he now then what is the limit? Also as it is winter it is okay o make them wear woollen clothes and caps?
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Please keep baby warm
Cap sweater and socks
Yes you may give water fewcsips in the day esp after solid food
Do not give water before your milk feed
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Hello, if 6 months is completed then can start giving water. Total oral intake of fluids at this age is 600-700ml including breast milk. Yes can wear woollen clothes.
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Dr. Gaurav Agrawal
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Jaipur
Please consult pediatrician as proper detailed history is not possible on chat in your case and then take medicines.
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Dr. Mili S. Joshi
Pediatrician
27 yrs exp
Mumbai
If top feeds have started , you can give water to the baby.
The baby can have sips of water throughout the day.
Yes, you can make them wear woollen clothes depending how cold is the weather.
Do not over cover the baby.
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Give water slowly and whatever he want
you can use woollen clothes and cap
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