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My baby is 2months old should i start giving her a bit of water here and there? aunty's advice said its good & necessary
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Baby and Water: Not needed. Used to be a common practice, but baby is fine with Breast milk and/or formula at this time.
Answered 3/7/2015
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Experts: 6 mths: All the experts say wait till 6 mths unless there is a constipation problem and your pediatrician advises water. WEven then - only a little is the wisdom. So, thank your Auntie, but show her this: http://www.babycenter.com/400_when-can-newborns-start-having-water_925227_575.bc Congrats on your loving family!
Answered 3/18/2017
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