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Should you give pedialyte to a 2 month old when not sick?
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No: There is no reason to give pedialyte regularly to a totally healthy baby. Only used for problems.
Answered 3/22/2018
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No: If the baby is not sick there is no reason to give a 2 mo old anythjng other than breast milk or formula.
Answered 9/24/2013
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