Moms Wonder…
Do babies need water? If so, when, where and why?
Ruth says:
Exclusively breastfed babies do not need any extra water. Formula-fed babies may have a few ounces of extra water (up to 4 ounces) per day on hot days. However, when babies start solid foods, they should be given a few sips of water from a cup with any solid foods meal to help the kidneys. Never give juice in the cup or bottle, only water or milk. Teach your baby to learn to like plain water so he will develop a life-long habit of drinking plain water instead of sweetened beverages.