M
MLBW
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Son hated prune juice too...that was the first thing we tried and we kept trying to add it in--diluted and in solid form (pureed prunes) but he never warmed up to them.
Help! My baby refuses to drink water!
- Thread starter Katebabe
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Hi Katebabe,
Just wondering why you are trying to supplement your baby's diet with water? At 5 months of age breastmilk/formula is the main source of nutrients for your baby and given that breastmilk is 87% water, as long as your baby is feeding regularly dehydration shouldn't be too much of an issue.
Sarah
Just wondering why you are trying to supplement your baby's diet with water? At 5 months of age breastmilk/formula is the main source of nutrients for your baby and given that breastmilk is 87% water, as long as your baby is feeding regularly dehydration shouldn't be too much of an issue.
Sarah
rani
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I gave our son water quite early (3-4mths). Not much, an oz or less in between feeds. He was born in the middle of summer, and was hot/sweaty and wanted to feed continuously. And this was not during growth spurts. He also hated it, but slowly learned to drink it. He's now 6 yrs and till today, prefers water over juices.
southside852
Registered User
Similar to Rani, we offered our son water before 6 months just as a test to see if he would take it which he did! As a result, he loves water and can switch back and forth between water and his formula without a problem. He drinks between 180-200 ML of water between meals during snack time. I think like many have said in this thread that some babies are just water drinkers while others are not. your baby will let you know when they are ready...
M
MLBW
Guest
Even babies who drink plenty of formula often get constipated (almost every one of my friends who used formula has had significant problems with constipation)--rarely an issue with breastmilk--and in the hot summers in HK it can be a pretty big issue. And when your baby is screaming in pain and has a hard tummy because they are so constipated from formula you have to supplement with something--no matter how you do it.
Most books I've looked at say that it's okay to start adding small amounts of other liquids at 4-6 months, depending on baby's development and ability to handle it.
M
MLBW
Guest
We also offered our son water around this age but no luck--I just think some babies don't want water--or other liquids beside milk. And you can offer and offer but it's all about if and when the child decides he/she wants to accept.
It's so good your son likes water over juices--that's how my siblings and I are--because my mom only allowed us juice or soda on special occasions (birthdays). So, in the summer when other moms were making kool-aid and frozen juice pops for their kids, we were sucking on water ice pops! Love it! When I was about 5-years-old I attended a day camp and they offered me juice and I actually asked, "What is this? Can I have water?" :haha: I still drink at least two litres a day!