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[pips]

so proud! my baby took to water no prob this morning for the 1st time , she hated the cup but her bottle was fine!!

she was really ill yesterday and during the night and doc said she needed water to rehydrate her so glad she accepted it no fuss. i will try juices next week if she is no longer ill...

my question now is, i'm breastfeeding and i know that the milk provides food and water but i am going to give her boiled water now as well so how much should i give her so that she's still hungry for milk? and how often? xx

 

[BubbleOne]

Just offer her a few sips regularly. Do you feed on demand? If you have a breast feeding routine then maybe don't offer it to her within an hour of her booby time.

As for juice. I wouldn't offer it to her if she is perfectly happy with water.

 

[pips]

thanks bubble one!
yes i do feed on demand, as she is quite good at regulating now...
and i'm not the type to give juice because its sweet but if i make it myself then its very healthy for her