Does a 10 month old need water?

Feebie · Mar 9th, 2013, 18:52 PM

We recently had our 10 month appointment with the health visitor and she asked if my son was drinking plenty of water.. I very rarely give him water but I regularly offer him the breast throughout the day, should he also be drinking water at 10 months old?

Emz1982_in_uk · Mar 9th, 2013, 19:19 PM

I've heard that once they are established on solids you should offer a cup of water at meal times. Not 100% on that but I'll be offering it once my daughter is eating confidently.

keela · Mar 9th, 2013, 20:15 PM

As long as nursing frequently there is no need for water. Breastfeeding provides enough water to hydrate your baby. So don't stress or force it.
http://kellymom.com/nutrition/starti...ds/baby-water/

CMarie · Mar 9th, 2013, 20:38 PM

^ WSS.

LO wasn't even interested in drinking anything until he was 12 months old so he never had water until then. As long as he's nursing enough, I'd say he should be fine

kat2504 · Mar 10th, 2013, 03:48 AM

So long as you truly feed on demand and your baby can have breastmilk whenever he wants then there is no need for water. However in my opinion a cup at mealtimes is a good habit to get into, even if they don't drink much of it.

Emz1982_in_uk · Mar 10th, 2013, 06:11 AM

^^ I'm going back to work at 12 months so this is another reason I will be introducing a cup and water. Wish I could stay at home

pinklightbulb · Mar 10th, 2013, 06:12 AM

I never gave Eamon water and I BF him for almost 12 months.

robinator · Mar 10th, 2013, 07:04 AM

Not unless they are dehydrated, I'd think....?

Mine didn't "need" water, but I surely offered her some at that age because we had an October heat wave. I know I like a cold drink when it's hot

Mum2b_Claire · Mar 10th, 2013, 16:54 PM

Scarlett barely drinks water, I only give it to her after dinner, if she is thirsty she looks for a bf.

Feebie · Mar 10th, 2013, 17:42 PM

Thanks so much for the replies! I offer him my milk throughout the day wether he seems hungry or not so I dont think he is dehydrated, ill try the sippy cup next time we get warm weather and see how he feels about it

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Feebie Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyne & Wear Posts: 32	Does a 10 month old need water? We recently had our 10 month appointment with the health visitor and she asked if my son was drinking plenty of water.. I very rarely give him water but I regularly offer him the breast throughout the day, should he also be drinking water at 10 months old?

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Emz1982_in_uk Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 2,094	I've heard that once they are established on solids you should offer a cup of water at meal times. Not 100% on that but I'll be offering it once my daughter is eating confidently.

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keela Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mississippi, US Posts: 580	As long as nursing frequently there is no need for water. Breastfeeding provides enough water to hydrate your baby. So don't stress or force it. http://kellymom.com/nutrition/starti...ds/baby-water/

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CMarie Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 2,020	^ WSS. LO wasn't even interested in drinking anything until he was 12 months old so he never had water until then. As long as he's nursing enough, I'd say he should be fine

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kat2504 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Northamptonshire, UK Posts: 5,299	So long as you truly feed on demand and your baby can have breastmilk whenever he wants then there is no need for water. However in my opinion a cup at mealtimes is a good habit to get into, even if they don't drink much of it.

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Emz1982_in_uk Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 2,094	^^ I'm going back to work at 12 months so this is another reason I will be introducing a cup and water. Wish I could stay at home

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pinklightbulb Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 6,264	I never gave Eamon water and I BF him for almost 12 months.

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robinator Other Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 14,660	Not unless they are dehydrated, I'd think....? Mine didn't "need" water, but I surely offered her some at that age because we had an October heat wave. I know I like a cold drink when it's hot

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Mum2b_Claire Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 16,779	Scarlett barely drinks water, I only give it to her after dinner, if she is thirsty she looks for a bf.

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Feebie Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tyne & Wear Posts: 32	Thanks so much for the replies! I offer him my milk throughout the day wether he seems hungry or not so I dont think he is dehydrated, ill try the sippy cup next time we get warm weather and see how he feels about it

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