When do they need water

[CinderToriella]

Just wondering when a breast fed baby needs to start having water?
DD started solids at 6 months , BLS..And is still breast fed

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[*Sparklez*]

its really up to u hun, normally u could give after her meals just to wash them down n stff but its ultimately ur decision

[YoYo]

I was thinking the same recently (even though I've done it before) but I'm going to start DD with water when I start her solids, so in a couple of weeks

[Mum2Romone]

My midwife said to give some to ds in a bottle or cup from 6 months.
I did.
I don't know why though

[CinderToriella]

Will this make them not want to BF anymore? How much water should you give?

Yes she still is BF on demand ,she is very demanding in that respect

[onthefly]

It's up to you. Technically if she's breastfeeding on demand then she doesn't need any water - she can get all the liquids she needs at the breast.

[meow]

Fully demand fed BFing babies are not supposed to need water but I ended up giving my son water in a cup to experiment with a few days after starting solids (at 6 months) and it didn't take long till he learned to love drinking water.

ETA: My son also kept up the demand for BFing He really didn't get much water in in the early days... but he did enjoy it so I was glad I offered it.

[onthefly]

It will replace some breastmilk, but it's not likely to stop her from feeding.

[*Sparklez*]

no not really its more of a refreshment just dont giv her too much so she doesnt feel bloated which will make her not want to bf...
maybe just offer her 5 mls after meals n with the heat n stuff offer it a lil more often just too make sure she stays hydrated..