https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 09 May 2026 00:56:29 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/giving-your-baby-water#post-1408560 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 22:20:19 +0000 Aimed 1408560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Vegmama: our LO was formula fed and had no water until 6 months per pediatrician recommendation.<br /> Formula is formulated to provide all the nutrition and hydration necessary.<br /> Sears recommendation seems a little odd to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/giving-your-baby-water#post-1408548 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 22:12:54 +0000 daniellemybelle 1408548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's strange the book didn't specify after 6 months. Your LO is plenty hydrated from breastmilk &amp; formula. In fact, giving even just a little water can make her feel full when she's not which isn't good if she has had weight gain issues.</p> <p>That being said, I don't think it has hurt her. My mom said she gave us water (and gave LO some before I asked her not to) and we are all totally fine :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/giving-your-baby-water#post-1408383 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 20:40:27 +0000 NurseMommy 1408383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Vegmama: formula fed babies do not need water. The recipe for the bottle is formulated so they get enough hydration. They can actually get an electrolyte imbalance from water at that age. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/giving-your-baby-water#post-1408343 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 20:18:07 +0000 Blueberry 1408343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My pediatrician said that all the water baby needs is in the breastmilk. When DS was around 6 months I started giving him like an ounce of water every other day. He is 9 months old now and eats more solids (I am still nursing him) but now I'll give him like 3-4 ounces a day. He likes water. I give it to him when he eats his solids </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/giving-your-baby-water#post-1408330 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 20:04:31 +0000 MrsStar 1408330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>E didn't get any water until 6 months, as far as I know formula/breast milk provides all the hydration they need </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/giving-your-baby-water#post-1408329 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 20:04:26 +0000 MrsStormy 1408329@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah my Dr. said no water until 6 months and even then it was not necessary, but that we could start then, that was not specific to breastfeeding or formula feeding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/giving-your-baby-water#post-1408326 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 20:02:56 +0000 Vegmama 1408326@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks ladies!! Looks like I'll need to call the pediatrician tomorrow. Just one of many questions from a first time mom! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/giving-your-baby-water#post-1408321 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 20:01:11 +0000 MrsF 1408321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>M was formula fed and we didn't give any water until 6 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/giving-your-baby-water#post-1408318 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 19:59:14 +0000 littlecasita1122 1408318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did not give water to our LO until he turned 6 months old. We started supplementing at 4 months with formula and his doctor still recommended not offering water until at least 6 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/giving-your-baby-water#post-1408317 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 19:58:26 +0000 Charm54 1408317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The dr told me to give her water if she ever seemed constipated but she never did so we haven't given her any water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/giving-your-baby-water#post-1408314 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 19:57:53 +0000 Mrs. Taco 1408314@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>R is 8 months and still doesn't get much, if any, water. She still gets 25-30oz of BM. We give her a sippy cup at meals but it acts more like a teether! I'd definitely check with your doctor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/giving-your-baby-water#post-1408309 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 19:53:03 +0000 Vegmama 1408309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: That's what I thought too. It says in the book (and obviously, I'll talk to her pediatrician) that BF babies don't need extra water, but babies who drink formula can benefit from water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/giving-your-baby-water#post-1408302 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 19:46:45 +0000 Ra 1408302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We supplemented and didn't give water until 6 months. Even now (at 7.5 months) he doesn't get 4 oz a day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/giving-your-baby-water#post-1408301 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 19:46:33 +0000 ShootingStar 1408301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I thought you absolutely weren't supposed to give young babies straight water? They should get enough hydration from breastmilk or formula. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/giving-your-baby-water#post-1408293 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 19:42:34 +0000 mrsbookworm 1408293@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We didn't start giving water until 6 months when we started solids. The doctor didn't recommend it but LO was breastfed, so I'm not sure if the rules are different. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/giving-your-baby-water#post-1408290 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 19:40:12 +0000 Vegmama 1408290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi bees. Our 5 week old is currently about 2/3 bottle fed with breast milk, and 1/3 supplemented with formula (while I am actively working to increase my supply). In "The Baby Book" by Dr. Sears, he mentions that formula fed babies should have up to 4 oz of water each day. </p> <p>Today, we gave her an ounce of water between feedings. She seemed okay with it. We aren't doing it as a replacement, just doing it to ensure she's hydrated. </p> <p>Did any of you give water in the early days? If anything, the book says it can help with hydration, and regulating their poopy diapers. </p>