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I have a 5 month old baby and my in-laws want to give her a bottle of tea. is this ok for babies?
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YES: Tea is good if baby is having lbm. You can add it to diarrhea diet.
Answered 6/22/2018
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I wouldn't: A baby doesn't need any fluids other than breast milk or formula in the first year. Teas contain chemicals like caffeine that baby never needs.
Answered 9/12/2017
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