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Flavored water

BluediamondgirlBluediamondgirl member
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I usually drink flavored water (Aquafina) and DD attacks me whenever I'm drinking it. She LOVES it. I know it's probably not the best thing for her, but is it THAT bad? I've only let her have some a few times. She only drinks formula - doesn't really care for plain water or juice, and decided she was no longer going to breastfeed at 7 months. DH thinks it's really bad for her, but I'm not so sure and was just wondering what other people thought.
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Re: Flavored water

  • kacellekacelle member

    I'm not really sure why you would want to give it to her.  She's getting the hydration and nutrients she needs from formula; offering her flavored water (with "natural flavors" and other chemicals) is just adding unnecessary crap into her system.  I'm not saying letting her have a sip when you're drinking it every now and then is terrible, but I wouldn't put it in a cup and offer it to her.

    In summary: yes, it's bad for babies.  It's not really great for adults.  But a sip now and then won't be harmful ultimately (unless she develops a taste for it and refuses healthy beverages).

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  • pam1005pam1005 member
    I don't really see it as the best option.  It has Splenda in it, which is a "better"artificial sweetner IMO, but not something I would give to my child on a regular basis.  Have you tried water with a splash of juice if you want her to drink water?  If she is drinking formula I am sure she is getting enough fluids.
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