Giving baby water?

Hi everyone!
Can you tell me, when did you give your baby some water in a bottle? My son is a good eater, but sometimes I'd like to try giving him water in between bottles to hold him over. At what age did you give your babies water? My son is 3 months old.

Thanks!
Carolyn

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We didn't start giving water until she was 6 months old and then we only gave it in a sippy cup. The only thing she's ever had in a bottle is BM or formula.

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We gave Hannah for what appeared to be extreme discomfort during hiccups and that is typically only a small amount.

We also gave her a little on those really hot days a couple of weeks ago just to make sure she didn't dehydrate again.


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A baby does not need water to hold them over. If your baby is hungry then he/she should get more formula or bm.
Water is really only for medical situations and should only be used when a dr instructs you too. That is because your baby shouldn't get full on water and not drink calories. He/she needs those calories right now.

I gave Molly 2 prune juice/water combo bottles (1oz of each) when she was 2 weeks old for constipation as per the doctor when she was on formula (I was working on my correcting my bm supply). It worked like a charm but that was the last water she got until she was able to drink from a cup.

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We started Jenna on water at about 6 months in a sippy cup to experiment with using the cup.
The only times before that was if she was constipated or had bad hiccups i'd give her an ounce or 2 to help.

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i called my pediatrician becuase my daughter opens her mouth when we drink, my mom has been giving her water out of her cup a sip here and there. the pediatrian said its fine as long as it doesnt interfere with her normal bottles and if i want to give juice add water to the juice. i only give 1-2 oz water in a sippy cup. Olivia will be 7 months this week.

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Thanks for the advice from everyone.

Michele 31: I would never just give him a bottle of water in place of his formula. I know he needs his nourishment, and he is a big boy so he's definitely well fed. I know he is getting enough. I just wasn't sure if it was okay to give a little water, especially with the hot weather.

Thanks again to you guys!

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I gave my DS water in bottle from about 2-3 months on. Not IN PLACE of a feeding but in addition to. ESP. when it was hot out. He is now 3.5 years old and LOVES water so much. Maybe its not related but I really feel this has alot to do with it. He wont even look at soda and only has a few sips of juice every once in the blue ( I don't think he really even likes it but wants to do what he sees other kids doing)

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I posted this recently :
http://www.lifamilies.com/chat/topic.aspx?ID=68251

DD is 2 months old now and I have given her 1-1.5 ounces of water a few times. It helps when she is contstipated or fussy. I gave her some on those really hot days too to prevent dehydration. hope this helps!

ETA: she always takes her normal amount of formula at her scheduled times so the wate ris just IN ADDITION to her feedings, not replacing the formula in any way.

Message edited 8/14/2006 2:05:44 PM.