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Is Boiled Water For A One-year-old Infant Advisable?

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Posted on Mon, 19 Jun 2017
Question: I am giving boiled water to my infant from when he was 4 months old.. till what time should I continue with it..when can I switch to regular water?
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Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
1 year

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Its always good to give kids boiled and cooled water as it is pure.

I would recommend to give minimum until he is a year old.

Hope, I answered your query.

Please do ask if any doubts.

Regards.
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Is Boiled Water For A One-year-old Infant Advisable?

Brief Answer: 1 year Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. Its always good to give kids boiled and cooled water as it is pure. I would recommend to give minimum until he is a year old. Hope, I answered your query. Please do ask if any doubts. Regards.