I’m currently weaning DS (who is just over 6 months) and am giving him one meal a day. I know you’re meant to serve water with every meal but am worried I’m doing it wrong!
So far I’ve tried a doidy cup (which DS just picks up and spills all over himself then chews the cup) and a Munchkin sippy cup, which he can’t get the hang of either. He doesn’t realise that it’s something you can drink from, so just throws it on the floor.
Is it important for babies to drink water with meals and how can I teach DS to do this?
Also I’ve been giving him water straight from the tap but suddenly realised that it should probably be cooled boiled water - is that correct?
Lastly, should I be swapping DS’s bottle for a free flowing cup at this age? Or can I continue giving him milk from a bottle?
Thanks.
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Water with mealtimes for baby - please help
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newmum234 · 31/10/2020 17:45
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