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Can i give water to my six month old son? he was born on oct11 as a premie with 35.3 weeks gestational age.

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Dr. Heather Isaacson answered

Yes: He can have small amounts of water, like 3-6 ounces per day, as long as he is gaining weight well. If weight is an issue water has no calories and formula or breast milk are preferred.

Answered 5/7/2014

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A member asked:

Can i give water to my six month old son? he was born on oct11 as a premie with 35.3 weeks gestational age.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heather Isaacson answered

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