Nutrition & Feeding
When Can Baby Have Water? How Much by Age & Why Too Early Is Dangerous
No water before 6 months (can cause water intoxication). 6-12 months: sips with meals. After 12 months: transition to water as main drink. Exact amounts by age.
By TeachToddler Editorial Team · · Nutrition & Feeding
What This Guide Covers
No water before 6 months (can cause water intoxication). 6-12 months: sips with meals. After 12 months: transition to water as main drink. Exact amounts by age.
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