how old does your baby be when you can give them other drinks apart from formula
2007-03-19 14:36:29 · 5 answers · asked by sharon b 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It actually depends on the baby. A lot of the guildlines for feeding other than formula are the same as giving them drinks other than formula. The best website I know of for baby/parenting advice is: www.askdrsears.com but feeding is addressed here: http://www.askdrsears.com/html/3/t032000.asp
2007-03-19 14:46:24 · answer #1 · answered by versweet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep in mind that juice is incredibly high in sugar and only small amounts are recommended - AFTER 6 months. Every pediactric organization is pretty much in agreement that babies need nothing other than breastmilk/formula during the first 6 months of life.
After 6 months, you should dilute juice given to a baby, offer out of a cup(if offered out of a sippy cup, the juice can pool in the mouth, causing tooth decay), offered after a meal of solids, and no more than 4-6oz a day should be offered.
2007-03-19 22:00:14 · answer #2 · answered by gosolojacob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you can give them Juice when they are 3 months old Like baby apple juice.Gerber makes Juice especially made for baby's.Babys also need water when they are as old as a week old.
2007-03-19 21:46:34 · answer #3 · answered by Dew 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we gave our kids water in the hospital. juices at 4 months.
2007-03-19 21:45:29 · answer #4 · answered by bubbles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are the things you pediatrician should be telling you at your babies checkups. :)
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2007-03-19 21:56:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋