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Is Giving Water To A 5 Month Old Infant Advisable?

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Posted on Wed, 8 Feb 2017
Question: hi dr. my baby is 5.5 mnths old. Can I start giving him water? Also when should I introduce sipper to him?
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Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Wait till 6 months please

Detailed Answer:
Hi.... coming to your queries directly.

1. Give only exclusive breast feeding till 6 months of age.

2. You can introduce sipper also at the same time.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Dr. Sumanth Amperayani

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Is Giving Water To A 5 Month Old Infant Advisable?

Brief Answer: Wait till 6 months please Detailed Answer: Hi.... coming to your queries directly. 1. Give only exclusive breast feeding till 6 months of age. 2. You can introduce sipper also at the same time. Regards - Dr. Sumanth