A member asked:

Can we substitute other liquids instead of formula milk for eight month old baby?

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Why ?: An 8 mo infant needs the nutrient provided by breast milk or a formula. They have no need for any other fluids since their primary feed is balanced to provide the proper amount of fluids & nutrients. A supplement of a few ounces of water might be a way to allow other family/friends to participate in child nurturing but it is otherwise unnecessary. Extra fluid just means extra pee diapers.

Answered 6/4/2020

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