fluid intake recommendations

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If the baby has not started weaning, make sure they are getting enough

fluids. Mothers can give water, but remember water should be boiled and

cooled until at least 6 months of age

(Solely breast fed babies normally don’t need additional fluids until

they have commenced weaning.)

Total daily recommended fluid intake for infants per kg of body weight^†

*Age * *ml/kg

*0-3 months 150

4-6 months 130

7-9 months 120

10-12 months 110

1-3 years 95

^† Shaw V and Lawson M. Clinical Paediatric Dietetics. Second edition.

Blackwell Science, 2001

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