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1) When Can I Give Water To Drink To My
Question: 1) When can I give water to drink to my baby ? My baby is 5 months old.
2) She keeps on chewing / biting her lower lip most of the time , is it something to worry about ?
2) She keeps on chewing / biting her lower lip most of the time , is it something to worry about ?
Brief Answer:
After 6 months
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Ideally breastfeed has enough water , so need to give extra water till 6 months . After completion of six months you can give water
Chewing biting lip is not to worry.
Make sure mother gives regular breastfeeds . If baby is gaining weight and passing urine atleast six to eight times per day , then no need to worry.
Wishing good health
Regards
Dr Arun
After 6 months
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Ideally breastfeed has enough water , so need to give extra water till 6 months . After completion of six months you can give water
Chewing biting lip is not to worry.
Make sure mother gives regular breastfeeds . If baby is gaining weight and passing urine atleast six to eight times per day , then no need to worry.
Wishing good health
Regards
Dr Arun
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