
Is Giving Water To A 5 Month Old Infant Advisable?

Question: hi dr. my baby is 5.5 mnths old. Can I start giving him water? Also when should I introduce sipper to him?
Brief Answer:
Wait till 6 months please
Detailed Answer:
Hi.... coming to your queries directly.
1. Give only exclusive breast feeding till 6 months of age.
2. You can introduce sipper also at the same time.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Wait till 6 months please
Detailed Answer:
Hi.... coming to your queries directly.
1. Give only exclusive breast feeding till 6 months of age.
2. You can introduce sipper also at the same time.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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