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My 6 month old daughter is refusing to take a bottle. she has started solids but is refusing any fluids in the form of water / formula. not sick?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It's the nipple!: Try using a different bottle/nipple type...in fact, try a "sippy cup" (cups made for transition from bottle to glass) Finally some honey on the nipple may do the trick. BTW This advice is from a GRANDPA ....much experience with my own and theirs!!!! Hope it's helpful Dr Z

Answered 6/16/2018

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Fluids : She needs fluids. Mix them in with the solids. Good Luck

Answered 6/16/2018

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