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What quantity of water can be given to a infant as my son is 4 months old. And I want to ask suitable quantity of water for him in a day.

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Dr. Bhavya K B

Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Hassan

. Breastmilk has right proportion of water content. Do exclusively breastfeeding till 6 month of age. No need to give extra water.

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Dr. Soumalya Kundu Pediatrician 11 yrs exp Kolkata · Accepted Answer

Dr. Soumalya Kundu

Pediatrician 11 yrs exp Kolkata

Hi! Just continue breast feeding(on demand) exclusively for 1st 6 months, No need to give extra water as breast milk itself contains the required water