You've started introducing fruits and vegetables into your baby's diet, but water is having a harder time going down? Here are some tips to help you get your baby to drink water when it's time to start weaning...
In summer, your baby needs to drink more water
First of all, don't stress! When it comes to weaning , even if he starts eating solid foods, he doesn't give up milk (400 to 500 ml per day), which is itself made up of water! In addition, fruits and vegetables are naturally full of water, as are small dishes prepared from 6 months (vegetable water + cooking water). Remember that all foods contain water, except sugar and oil!
But it is true that in summer, regularly offering water to your child is an excellent habit.
Indeed, when sweating, he "loses" more water than in winter. It is therefore advisable to give the equivalent of a bottle (200 ml to 250 ml) of water per day, unless it is very hot. In this case, do not hesitate to offer him more to drink.
Good to know: If you're breastfeeding your baby, there's no need to give them extra water at all costs. They just need to be able to nurse on demand.
5 tips for getting a baby to drink water
- Use a plastic cup with handles, it's fun
- Try with a small spoon
- Use a well-rinsed Doliprane pipette
- Add a little pure water to his fruit compotes and vegetable purees
- Avoid flavored waters (strawberry, etc.), which are often sweetened, as this may cause your baby to only want to drink this and refuse "normal" water.
And above all, be extra patient and relax; unless there is extreme heat or fever, a baby will never die of thirst and will drink if he needs to! :-)
