Babies are active and sweaty. Therefore, you may be concerned about whether your baby is always getting enough water.

Especially for moms and dads who are raising children for the first time, it can be a struggle to know when and how to start drinking fluids other than breast milk or milk.

So this time,We will explain in detail about the correct hydration for babies, including the timing, how to feed them, and what to give as water..

We also introduce recommended mugs and other goods, so please take a look.

When does a baby need hydration other than breast milk or formula? I will explain by age of month.

The amount of water a baby under 1 year old needs per day is said to be about 1ml to 1ml per 125kg of body weight, including water from breast milk, formula, and baby food.

If your baby weighs 5kg, you will need approximately 1ml to 625ml of water per day.

Babies have active metabolisms, so they need more frequent hydration than adults.However, they may not be able to express their thirst well or may be so absorbed in play that they may not notice that their throat is dry.Let him drink it little by little frequently..

Now, I will explain how to deal with hydration on a monthly basis.

Around 0-4 months

Stay hydrated with breast milk or milk

Babies before weaning on baby food are hydrated through breast milk and formula, so they basically don't need any other fluids.

If they don't want to drink, there's no need to force them to drink, but if you feel like they're sweating a lot or getting thirsty after a walk or bath, try giving them a small amount of cold water (warm water) from 2 months onwards. Some doctors say it's okay to give them chilled food.

Babies at this age are not yet able to drink from a cup or straw, so keep an eye on them and feed them little by little using a bottle or spoon.

Recommended glass baby bottles

Hanaemi glass baby bottle 160mL

A heat-resistant glass baby bottle for home use that can be used from 0 months.
It is easy to clean as it can be washed in the dishwasher (hood and mouth only) and can be sterilized by boiling, using chemicals, or in the microwave.

Recommended plastic baby bottles

Hanaemi PPSU baby bottle 160mL

A plastic baby bottle for going out that can be used from 0 months.
The material is lightweight and unbreakable PPSU (polyphenylsulfone), making it convenient for going out. Like the Hanaemi glass baby bottle, it is easy to clean.

Recommended spoon

Soft childcare spoon for try soup

A soft childcare spoon for soup that has a shape that makes it easy for moms and dads to bring it to their baby's mouth.
The gentle curve makes it easy to see your baby's mouth.

Around 5-6 months

Gradually begin hydration other than breastfeeding.

By the time your baby starts weaning, they become more active, and the amount of breast milk or milk they drink decreases as they eat weaning food, so they need hydration other than breastfeeding.

As baby food progresses, the amount of hydration required will increase, so let's introduce cold water and baby barley tea to get used to drinking water.

Even if barley tea is made for babies, the taste may be strong and surprising at first, so it is best to dilute it by diluting it in hot water until you get used to it.

At first, feed your child little by little with a spoon, and gradually build up the habit of drinking from a mug.

Recommended mug

Try Straw Lesson Mug SD

This mug can be used from around 5 months old and has a shape that makes it easy for babies to drink even if they are not yet able to use a straw properly. You can practice drinking in two ways: upwards without a straw and downwards with a straw, making it easy to step up to drinking through a straw or drinking from a cup.

Recommended mugSets

Try Step Up Mug Set SD

This is a set of "Try Series" step-by-step mugs recommended by dental universities and pediatric dental clinics.
Since the mug parts can be replaced, it is easy to step up from practicing using a straw to drinking through a straw and drinking from a cup.

From around 6 months

Make sure to stay hydrated frequently

As baby food progresses and the number of meals and solid foods increases, breastfeeding decreases and the baby tends to become dehydrated.
In addition to taking a walk or taking a bath, try hydrating your dog before he gets thirsty, such as during meals, when he wakes up from bed, or after crying.

Replenish hydration to the extent that it does not affect breast milk or formula. Avoid hydrating just before breastfeeding, as this can make it difficult for your baby to drink breast milk or formula.

As for how to drink, once your child's mouth develops and you are able to purse your lips, you will be able to use a straw as well.

Once your baby is able to drink from a straw mug or cup, it will be easier to stay hydrated, so keep an eye on your baby and introduce mugs and cups that are easy to drink from.

Recommended cup mug

Aster Home Cup Mug Direct Drinking Type

A cup mug that allows you to practice drinking directly from a cup. It features a spout that makes it easy to pour drinks into your baby's mouth.

Recommended cup mug straw type

Aster Home Cup Mug Straw Type

A cup mug that allows you to practice drinking with a straw. The tip of the straw mug and drinking spout are the same, so you can step up smoothly.

Let the water cool before drinking it

Babies have underdeveloped stomachs and intestines.
Tap water is hygienic, but when giving water to your baby, boil it and then cool it to remove chlorine.

When giving mineral water, choose soft water that is low in minerals so as not to put stress on your baby's internal organs. Some mineral waters are bottled directly from the source without being heat sterilized. Until around 1 year and 6 months old, it is best to boil the water and let it cool before drinking.

Also, cold water such as ice water may irritate your baby's stomach and intestines. Until your child is around 1 year old, it is best to feed them food at room temperature to human skin temperature.

When going out, we recommend a cold mug regardless of the season.

When going out with your baby, we recommend an insulated mug that prevents the growth of germs and maintains a temperature that is comfortable for your baby to drink from.

Most food-poisoning bacteria are said to become active at temperatures between 20°C and 40°C, especially between 30°C and 35°C, so it is important to keep drinks below 20°C to prevent the growth of bacteria.

An insulated mug not only prevents the growth of bacteria in the summer, but also prevents your drink from becoming too cold due to the outside air in the cold winter.
Regardless of the season, make good use of your cold mug.

For peace of mind, choose a mug for going out that has a tightly sealed spout and won't spill out even if it falls over in your bag.

Recommended cold mug

Try Cool Straw Mug SD

A stainless steel mug that keeps the right temperature.
Mug parts can be replaced, so the step up from drinking a straw mug to drinking a cup is smooth.

Recommended mug set

Try Step Up Mug Set Premium SD

This mug set includes a cold mug, which is great for those who are starting to go out more often.
In addition to straw mug parts, it also comes with straw lesson mug and cup lesson mug parts, making it easy to step up from straw practice to straw drinking to cup drinking.

In recent years, there have been large seasonal temperature differences, so to prevent dehydration, please use the mug wisely as your child grows!