when can you give a baby water?

Answer 1

You can start at any time it wont hurt. But there really is no reason to give it to them. When I start solids other then rice cereal is when the Dr told me to start giving it to my daughter.

Answer 2

The recommendations are for between 6-12 months. However while you can offer SMALL amounts of water to babies under 1 year it is not required. Babies get more than enough water from breastmilk (88% water) or formula (80% water)

http://www.todaysparent.com/baby/foodnutrition/article.jsp?content=1240
So when is it appropriate to give your healthy baby water? Kirkham suggests that around seven months, when your baby is sitting up well and has started eating solid foods, you could introduce a little water in a cup.

http://chemistry.about.com/b/a/236286.htm
Overdosing on water is something that's pretty hard to do as a kid or adult, but actually relatively easy for a baby. The symptoms of drinking too much water are subtle for an infant, but may include fluttering eyelids, inconsolable crying (swelling of tissues causes a headache), difficulty breathing (fluid accumulates in the lungs), and an irregular heartbeat. Immediate medical attention is required if water intoxication is suspected. The more common danger from diluting formula is chronic malnutrition, at a time when an infant really can't afford the deficit. The bottom line: don't dilute formula or give infants bottles of water.

http://www.drjaygordon.com/development/faqs/faq036.asp
When do I recommend water for babies? Starting after six or seven months of age it may be convenient to grab a small cup or bottle of H2O in a hurry, but there is still no "need" for water in a breastfeeding baby in the first year of life.

Answer 3

When introducing a sippy cup at around 6 or 7 months. Try to hold off on juice until 12 months. The only thing a baby needs for the first 6 months is breastmilk/formula. It has all the needed water in it.

Answer 4

i gave my baby some water after 6 months old..she doesnt like it to well but I try to give it to her once and awhile. She drinks baby juice,alittle bit of water, and formula.

Answer 5

You should be giving your baby some water from birth. Just like adults babies need water. It keeps them hydrated and keeps their mouth clean and free of thrush (oral yeast infection) Good luck. Oh and if baby doesnt like water too much add a bit of sugar or corn syrup.

Answer 6

around six months but only a little.

Answer 7

you can start anytime as long as it is distilled water