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Can a baby who's exclusively on breastmilk drink water at 3 months ?
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Yes but why ?: Breast milk is the only fluid source a baby needs in the first year. Depending on the source and amount, water could be harmful. The only reason I could see giving it is to get your mother,mother in law,or friend off your back and let them participate in the kids care, and then only for an ounce or two.
Answered 6/19/2016
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