Question
My baby is 50 days old. How much water should I give them at one time? They are on a mixed feeding diet, with less breast milk than formula milk. How much water should I give them at one time, and how many times a day should I feed them? My baby isn’t very fond of drinking water and often stops after a few sips.
Answer
Babies need more water relative to their age, and the frequency of drinking water also increases as they grow. You can estimate the daily water intake based on the baby’s age and weight: 0-0.5-year-old baby’s water intake (ml) = Body Weight (kg) × 173 (ml). For this age group, the daily water supplement = Daily Water Intake - Breastfeeding Amount. It is advisable to give the baby small, frequent feedings to help them develop a good habit of drinking water.