Water intake

My baby is 9 month old on solids and still having boob feeds. We always give her water at meal as when we first started solids we were told to offer water at meals but said she didn’t need it any other time but that was 3 months ago now. She’s eating more and not taking as much boob now during day and for past couple of nights has slept through. When else should I be giving her water? Should I offer it after she’s had milk? I’m just worried that she’s not drinking enough but don’t want to be forcing water down her all the time.

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My 10mo boy has cut down dramatically on boob feeds now he is on 3 meals a day so I offer water at least every hour as well as meal times. Sometimes he gulps it down and other times just has a sip

@Charlotte that’s really helpful thank you!

At this age they should only have a max of 8oz of water a day cos you don't want it to replace formula or breastmilk as thats main nutrition source until one.

@Natalie yeah I’m still giving her the same amount of feeds but she’s just not feeding as long now so just want to make sure she’s getting enough fluid

@Leah she'll be getting plenty from breastmilk. Also they get it from high water foods such as cucumber, watermelon etc too

@Natalie amazing thank you! She loves cucumber 😂

I have her cup near by and she gestures towards to ask for it. I think she mostly gets from breastfeeding and only really wants water when she sees me drinking it - fomo lol

@Sarah she’s the same! Will want my water bottle 😂

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