2007-01-26 04:24:20 · 12 answers · asked by blue 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Your 5 month old doesn't need to drink any water he/she gets all the water that he/she needs from the formula.
2007-01-26 04:29:05 · answer #1 · answered by mdoud01 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
NONE a 5 month old should be getting all the fluids they need from formula or breast milk. Also, giving an infant too much water can be deadly, it's called water intoxication and it waters down the blood too much. It's dangerous for all people, but infant are easily susceptible since the amount needed to cause it is so small. Around 6-8 months clear juices that are acceptable (only about 4-6 oz a day), but wait for the okay from the doctor.
2007-01-26 12:41:59 · answer #2 · answered by angie_laffin927 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In general "none" is the correct answer, but in very hot weather a formula-fed baby might need some additional water to make up for the extra water lost by perspiration. A breast-fed baby will want to nurse more often and so will get more of the watery foremilk to quench his/her thirst.
2007-01-26 13:14:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
None, A child under 6 months of age should have nothing but Milk breast or bottle till then. his small little body isn't ready for water just yet give it about a month then give him about 4oz a day. Also it would hurt to call and ask a doc.
2007-01-26 12:30:58 · answer #4 · answered by Jenny Q 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NONE. Babies get 100% of their nutrition and fluid intake from their formula or breastmilk feedings and DO NOT need water or juice at all. You don't want them to fill their tummy with water or juice and refuse their feedings.
2007-01-26 13:44:16 · answer #5 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't NEED any as breastmilk or formula will fulfill all their needs for fluids at this age. A few sips/a couple of ounces won't hurt them at this age though. I alway offered about 2 oz with their solids, but didn't start solids until 6 mos.
2007-01-26 12:56:50 · answer #6 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
none. they should be getting enough water from formula or breast milk. most babies cannot tolerate straight water the first year or so, hard on kidneys. check with doctor. good luck.
2007-01-26 12:30:17 · answer #7 · answered by devshan 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NONE! They get all the water they need in the formula or breastmilk.
2007-01-26 12:33:49 · answer #8 · answered by Angel 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
None.
Most people really don't need to drink water, we get quite a bit of it from our food.
2007-01-26 12:31:39 · answer #9 · answered by Mr.Robot 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
None they get all their water from milk/formula
2007-01-26 12:33:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋