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When are you suppose to start giving newborn baby water? Cause they never told me if i should give her some or not. She`s 5 days old and i dont breast feed.
Added: 78 days ago.
Added by: SoGreatful
Section: General.
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Debra - 77 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Dont' give straight water as it can upset their hydration balance in their bodies. I give my son water now, but he's 9 months old and can tolerate it- especially with all the solid foods he eats. The only water you should be giving her would be sterile or filtered water or boiled water (depending on how safe the water is where you live) in the formula you are mixing. and only if the formula you are using calls for water to be used with it.

Debra - 77 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Dont' give straight water as it can upset their hydration balance in their bodies. I give my son water now, but he's 9 months old and can tolerate it- especially with all the solid foods he eats. The only water you should be giving her would be sterile or filtered water or boiled water (depending on how safe the water is where you live) in the formula you are mixing. and only if the formula you are using calls for water to be used with it. For the first 6 months of babies life, they can get all their nutrition from breast milk or formula. Unless baby is showing signs of being ready for more nutrition (getting excited when you are eating or not gaining weight properly), then you can start to give baby rice cereal starting around 4 months of age at the earliest. See my VIP page for more on what and when to start solids. I have a link on it to our provincial health page with the nutrition guide on it.

riknlee - 78 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) In my experience, babies are only given water when they start dropping feeds down to less per day. I am sure it wouldnt hurt to give sterilised water but unless it is extremely hot and you are concerned about dehydration I wouldnt worry. Ask a professional at your next visit

shelley75 - 78 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) no water, babies get enough in the formula....

Its-Chelle - 78 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) my son only had water that was mixed with formula.i bought bottled water for that..babies only need should be milk from nursing or formula..

julianna - 78 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Most doctors don't recommend it right away unless she is jaundiced. My 2nd son was a little & they recommended water. Otherwise if your baby is gaining too much weight too fast they may recommend it also, but if the doctor doesn't say to then just stick to formula

nannersmama - 78 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) They actually say not to give babies water until 1 year old....

moms the word - 78 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) She is getting enough water in the formula. I never give my babies water.

leahs - 78 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Babies don't need water at all unless it is very hot and your worried about dehydration, even then most dr's don't recommend it.