Baby Drink Water after 6 months
- Before the age of 6 months, breast milk or formula is the only food and drink for babies.
- Breast Milk contains all the nutrients and factors your baby needs at this age.
- Giving your baby water may mean they drink less breast milk or formula. This can put them at risk of not getting enough milk or formula to grow properly.
Giving babies water or diluted formula will make the baby unwell after the age of 6 months,because water contains few strong concentrations which will harm the baby's health.
As the baby turns 6 months old can start with a small amount of water which should be boiled properly before giving it along with breast milk. After 12 months of age you can start with the proper amount of water with cow milk or breast milk. There's no need to boil tap water once your baby has reached 12 months.
Baby Drink Water : Risk for babies
Drinking too much water at a young age is very dangerous. Water causes an imbalance in sodium levels that may lead to :
- Seizures
- Brain damage
- Coma
Water intoxication leads to changes in behaviour such as :
- Confusion
- Drowsiness
- Muscle cramps and twitching
- Nausea and vomiting
- Difficulty breathing
- Weakness
How much amount Water is needed as Your Baby Grows?
Between the ages of 1 and 3, your toddler needs 4 cups of liquid per day. This is a transitional period that should include both water and breastmilk or formula. The older your child gets, the more water they need.
Reminder for Parents :
- Say NO to fruit juice until your baby’s at least 1 year old, if at all.
- Not only does juice fill up your infant’s tiny tummy, leaving less room for milk and food, but the sugar in juice can cause stomach cramping and diarrhea in young babies.
Dr.Yogita Pawar PT
By Dr.Yogita Pawar, MPT in Pediatrics Neurosciences, Trained Neurodevelopmental Therapy ,Trained Sensory Integration Therapy
Certified Child and adolescent COUNSELLING,
Certified in Clinical psychology
Parenting Coach