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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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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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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Water with food
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Dr. Divya Nalamalapu
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Water is introduced along with solids. So you can start now.
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Dr. Musunuri Manojna
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You can start with tablespoons of water after introduction of solid food.
Gradually increase the quantity
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
U shld give small sips of water 20 -30 ml in between . After solid food also
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