Water for Babies

Re: Water for Babies

• Ladiebug710 member

  March 2013

  At 6 months it is ok to start offering a little bit of water.  I try to give DS some water in a sippy cup with solids, he hasn't quite figured it out yet.

  

  

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• abbyful member

  March 2013

  We started water when we started solid food. Not as a drink given on a regular basis, that is still milk. We use water just to put in a sippy cup for LO to practice with, so he doesn't get a lot yet.

  
  
  
  

  
  
  

  
  

  
  

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• AAA024

  March 2013

  I personally don't give LO water, I just don't think he needs it yet. Most things I've read say between 6-8 months is an ok time to give small amounts.

    

     

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• Katie829 member

  March 2013

  We started at 6 month per pedi's advice. She gets a full sippy cup because it is easier to drink from then a half full one. She doesn't drink much at all.
  

  

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• allardr member

  March 2013

  6 months.

  We've given it since then though honestly she may actually drink one or two swallows. I fill a cup most days as just a way of her getting used to her cup. Practice makes perfect. 

  
  
  

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• MuggleMomma23 member

  March 2013

  We started offering water when we started solids at 6 months. DD is just getting good practice with her cup for now. I don't think she as managed to drink from it just yet. She mostly chews on the soft spout. It must feel nice on her gums! 

  

  
  

  
  

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• sam19 member

  March 2013

  Around 6ish months it's ok to start with a sippy cup. I wouldn't expect your LO to get it for a while though. Mine is just turning 9 months and she still can't get anything out. Sometimes from a straw cup but still not even like an ounce.

  NATALIE - 9/13/09 HANNAH - 6/8/12

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