2007-10-16 03:01:10 · 8 answers · asked by bluetac_munky 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
We have 9 1/2 month old twins. They are eating mainly people food at meal times, along with 20-25 oz of formula per day. We offer them their sippy cup with water at every meal. They don't ever drink more than one cup of it in one day, but it is offered constantly while they are eating. We also offer watered down juice some times as well. They never get more than a sippy cup (3oz juice, 3 oz water) per day. If they drink all that, they get just water. I don't think there is a set amount they "should" be drinking. Just offer it to her. If she's thirsty, she'll drink it.
2007-10-16 03:18:10 · answer #1 · answered by E M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you need to worry about how much they are having as long as you offer it & they are taking some. At 9 months your daughter will likely be on 3 solid meals a day with snacks like my little girl so she does need a drink. I know a lot of parents think they have to give their babies juice but you don't & if you can stick to water it'll be much better for their teeth. My baby has had water since about 8 weeks old & now at 11 months she has 2-3 full cups of water a day which is over 20oz.But she loves it, when she has a bath she even trys to scoop the water to drink lol
But yes i wouldn't worry just do like i do & keep a sippy cup full in sight, i trained our baby from 9/10 months to hold one, shes only got the grasp the last few weeks & i leave it on the floor for her to have whenever she wants.
2007-10-16 08:30:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each baby varys my son was drinking 28+ozs of water at this age yet my sister struggled to get my nephew to take 5oz!! IIf you are worried talk to your health visitor he/she is there to answer questions like this. Good luck
2007-10-16 04:07:15 · answer #3 · answered by claire130582@btinternet.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no minimum meaning she doesn't need to drink water as she will get enough from formula/breast milk & certain foods.
But there is a maximum. Check out the link related to water intoxication in infants.
2007-10-16 03:26:08 · answer #4 · answered by Jennield 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She has no need for water at this age, so as long as she is still getting the bulk of her fluid from breastmilk or formula any amount that she takes should be fine.
2007-10-16 03:12:46 · answer #5 · answered by jennifer_elaine83 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Whatever she wants. Offer a drink with every meal and often during the day.
2007-10-16 03:06:30 · answer #6 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
There are no requirements for water...she'll get plenty of fluids with her breastmilk/formula.
There's no harm in giving her a bit of water at that age, but there are no required thresholds to meet.
2007-10-16 03:06:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
how ever much she wants.
2007-10-16 03:13:30 · answer #8 · answered by karen. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋