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My 9 month old won't drink water!!

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Tagz269 · 18/09/2013 19:25

Has anyone else had this problem? My dd who is 9 months old does not drink water! I have been trying for many many months, tried different beakers etc, diff juices etc and she still won't take it.
She has 3 bottles a day which she drinks fine and she wee's and poo's fine.
Anyone else had this? And how did they overcome this problem?
Thanks

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tiktok · 18/09/2013 20:19

Sorry, Tag, why is it a problem?

It's not worth struggling over. She'll take water eventually, but is less likely to take it with conntinued 'persuasion' :) Just leave a beaker on her tray and leave her to it, removing it with no comment at all if she leaves it alone.

rattlemehearties · 18/09/2013 23:04

It's good to offer water with meals but it's not necessary in most cases as long as they're getting enough milk.

ViviDeBeauvoir · 18/09/2013 23:16

2 out of 3 of my DC have not wanted to drink water. One is four now and loves drinking it. The other is only 8 months and I've no doubt he'll drink it eventually.

Don't fret, just keep offering it.

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