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Can my 11 month old son drink pedialyte diluted with water as a drink daily? it's 1:1 ratio 6 oz of pedialyte total per day.

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Dr. James Ferguson
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Why: It is no better or worse than any other source of fluids in his diet.It does not offer nutrients beyond the sugar and electrolytes in the product. If he like s the taste it won't hurt him but don't expect it to make him healthier.
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