At what age is it ok to give water?

amother

Thu, Jun 27 2019, 5:21 pm

Can I give my 8 month old a few ounces of water if he’s thirsty?

amother

Tan

Thu, Jun 27 2019, 5:22 pm

Sure! My baby loves water. Been giving it at meals since he's probably 6 months old.

challahchallah

Thu, Jun 27 2019, 5:23 pm

I was told that you give water to accompany solids, whenever you start that.

chanatron1000

Thu, Jun 27 2019, 5:36 pm

At six months it's safe to give water, but not too much.

amother

Blonde

Thu, Jun 27 2019, 5:49 pm

I give water from newborn.

Rachel Shira

Thu, Jun 27 2019, 5:51 pm

Water is fine from 6 months but only 2-3 ounces a day. Newborns should definitely not be drinking anything except breastmilk or formula!

yersp

Thu, Jun 27 2019, 7:45 pm

If you nurse then there's no need to give water before starting solida. If you give formula, you should give water starting from newborn because formula constipates. Doesn't have to be much, 4 oz a day spread apart between feedings is usually ok.

Lotti

Thu, Jun 27 2019, 8:32 pm

As soon as they start eating solids, they can drink water.

happyness

Thu, Jun 27 2019, 8:33 pm

Wow. I did not know water is a problem. I have given tea to a newborn more than once for constipation

amother

Lemon

Thu, Jun 27 2019, 8:39 pm

delicious wrote:

Wow. I did not know water is a problem. I have given tea to a newborn more than once for constipation

It’s a problem because it’s zero calorie, and filling.

chanatron1000

Thu, Jun 27 2019, 8:43 pm

A newborn's kidneys can't handle water.

abaker

Thu, Jun 27 2019, 8:52 pm

Once baby is eating solids my doctor says don't worry about giving too much water. I imagine your 8 month old is at least trying solids and nibbles here and there so water would be fine and with this heat necessary.

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tichellady

Thu, Jun 27 2019, 8:53 pm

After Around 6 months it’s fine

amother

Blonde

Thu, Jun 27 2019, 8:55 pm

I've always given sugar water, gripe water, and tea for constipated newborns, as do many mom's I know. I've never had any issues.
I give water when we're out on a hot day. Of course to much is not ok, but a little bit is fine.

missknowitall

Thu, Jun 27 2019, 8:55 pm

Please do not give your newborns water that is very dangerous! Most babies are ok with water when they start solids, but they shouldn't have large amounts at a time.

Tzutzie

Thu, Jun 27 2019, 8:56 pm

I give my newborns glucose water on very hot summer days. They are thirsty just like you!
Other than that, it's not Good for baby as they should be having formula or breast milk.
Older babies who eat solids can have water.

amother

Chocolate

Thu, Jun 27 2019, 9:12 pm

Small infants can have water intoxication. There was a story I saw maybe a year ago (?) where the parents were watering down the formula to make it last longer because they didn't have money, and the child died due to too much water / electrolyte imbalance. If a small infant is out in the sun, give them formula or breastmilk for fluids.

tweety1

Thu, Jun 27 2019, 9:42 pm

My pediatrician says to give sugar water or tea from day one for a gasy baby. 1-2 Oz won't harm him. The kimpeturin homes all have glucose water and tea readily available when needed.

Flip Flops

Thu, Jun 27 2019, 10:18 pm

They give sugar water in the hospital to help with baby nursing, but at the same time its a big no no for newborns to drink plain water so I think there's a big difference, though not sure what.