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How much water does a 11 month old baby need to be drinking each day?

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? water ?: Babies do well on breast milk or formula for all their fluid needs.They have no need for additional water. As long as they pee every 6 hours or so they show good fluid balance.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 4/24/2016

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

One liter: But this may include formula or breast milk, and next month, cow milk. Please avoid juices.

Answered 1/29/2016

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