Giving baby water?

Question

My guy is in 30% for weight. He doesn’t look super skinny but he was almost a month early and started in the 5% so I guess I still worry about his weight.
I figure why give water when I can give more formula?  He hovers right near 32oz per day generally plus 1/4 cup of oatmeal, and 1.5-2.5 oz of fruit and veggie purées.
Is water and/or sippy cup important at this age? Do you put formula in a sippy cup?

Answer

At our 6m check, my dr told me water wasn’t very important quite yet and that I could incorporate it in a cup but not to stress about it.

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They get water in formula. Formula is just powder mixed with water. Unless you are out in the sun and he is sweating profusely then water isn't necessary.

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My first didn’t have water until he was a year because that’s when he figured out sippy cups. I just offer water as a part of learning how to use a sippy cup.

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Formula should still be their main source of food/nutrients until 1. I give my son like two oz of water in a soppy cup with dinner but that’s it, just to help if his mouth is dry or whatever. But they stay hydrated from formula

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Formula is always most important we give 4-5oz of formula followed by purées with 2oz of water per day..
Our pediatrician said she should only be drinking 2-3oz of water per day

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We give our son cold water in a sippy cup (7months) basically just because it is so hot here and he gets thirsty.

Giving baby water?

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