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Can Boiled Water Be Given To A 5 Month Old Child?

Sir gd mrng my beby age is 5months completd today 2days before she has different types of motion I am worried bcoz she is eating similac advance n breastfeeding n I hope last today s I increase her food a little n can I give her boild water in this summer plz help me
Mon, 12 Jun 2017
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Hello,

Boiling is a very good method of purifying water, especially water from doubtful sources. You may give it to the baby. Keep observing her stool for any further changes like watery, mucous or bloody stool.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Mbuomboh Veranso
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Can Boiled Water Be Given To A 5 Month Old Child?

Hello, Boiling is a very good method of purifying water, especially water from doubtful sources. You may give it to the baby. Keep observing her stool for any further changes like watery, mucous or bloody stool. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mbuomboh Veranso