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Can Coconut Water Be Given To A Constipated Child?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... hi 7 month old is constipated. my doctor told me to give her some orange juice and water ever day but she wont drink them. i tried some coconut water today and she loves it! is it safe for babies??
Thu, 15 Jun 2017
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Ideally, you can give coconut water to babies in between 6 and 8 months when your baby starts on solid foods. Coconut water is natural source of minerals, electrolytes. Compound called lauric acid present in coconut water is believed to protect from infection.
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Dr. Khan Shoeb Mohammad Sher Mohammad
Ideally, you can give coconut water to babies in between 6 and 8 months when your baby starts on solid foods. Coconut water is natural source of minerals, electrolytes. Compound called lauric acid present in coconut water is believed to protect from infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Khan Shoeb Mohammad Sher Mohammad
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