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Baby is 6 months old and been having 30ml of water measured out for her water for the day. today she took a bigger drink than normal and swallowed approx 10ml in one offering, will she be ok or can she get water intoxification?.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

No: Infants do not need supplemental water. Their breast milk/formula supplies all their fluid needs. An occasional water bottle (4 oz) used if the kid is constipated or to allow a family member to nurture baby is a cultural event that is fine. You are not going to water overload baby with that minimal exposure.

Answered 4/12/2020

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A member asked:

Baby is 6 months old and been having 30ml of water measured out for her water for the day. today she took a bigger drink than normal and swallowed approx 10ml in one offering, will she be ok or can she get water intoxification?.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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