Do we have to give water at this age?

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How much water should my toddler be drinking? She is on whole milk and formula right now and probable only drinks about an ounce or two of water a day.  Do we have to give water at this age?

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My son drinks as much water as he wants 🤷🏻‍♀️ we just leave the sippy cup out for him.

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Mine goes through about 2 cups a day, has it at all 3 meals, snack times and has access to it during the day as I put it down with his toys

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Ive been giving my son water since he was 6 months

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Water keeps them hydrated without giving too much dairy. My ped said that too much dairy can affect their iron absorption so she says to limit it to 16-20oz a day and to give water in between meals to keep her hydrated. Not sure if the formula counts as dairy too... I would ask your ped.

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I make sure there is either a water bottle or a sippy cup filled wherever we go and let him have a drink whenever he wants one.

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We live in AZ and the summer is approaching so water is a must for use. My so drinks around 12-16 oz of water a day plus 12-16 oz of whole milk.

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I give about 2 oz with juice!

Do we have to give water at this age?

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