{"id":86916,"date":"2026-01-28T12:22:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T11:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heloa.app\/?p=86916"},"modified":"2026-01-28T13:27:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T12:27:11","slug":"baby-hydration-water-milk-by-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heloa.app\/en\/blog\/0-12-months\/nutrition\/baby-hydration-water-milk-by-age","title":{"rendered":"Baby hydration: water, milk, and safe routines by age"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Worried about <strong>baby hydration<\/strong> because it\u2019s hot, your baby cries more than usual, or diapers feel \u201cless convincing\u201d today? That question\u2014<em>\u201cAre they drinking enough?\u201d<\/em>\u2014shows up fast, especially in the newborn months when everything feels new and the body\u2019s balance of water and salts is still maturing. The good news: physiology gives clear landmarks. <strong>Milk hydrates and feeds at the same time<\/strong>, with a composition that fits immature kidneys. <strong>Plain water has its place too<\/strong>, but later, and in the right amounts.<\/p> <h2 id=\"babyhydrationbasicswhatwellhydratedreallymeans\">Baby hydration basics: what \u201cwell hydrated\u201d really means<\/h2> <p>For most families, <strong>baby hydration<\/strong> becomes easier when you stop chasing perfect numbers and watch the body\u2019s signals.<\/p> <p>A baby who is typically well hydrated often has:<\/p> <ul> <li>regular feeds (breast or bottle) and steady weight gain over time  <\/li> <li><strong>wet diapers<\/strong> that stay frequent for their age  <\/li> <li>a mouth that isn\u2019t unusually dry (moist lips\/tongue)  <\/li> <li>alert moments between sleeps (even short ones)  <\/li> <li>urine that is usually pale straw-colored (once you\u2019re past the very first days)<\/li> <\/ul> <p>You may wonder why clinicians insist on \u201cmilk first\u201d early on. Because hydration isn\u2019t only water\u2014it\u2019s also <strong>electrolytes<\/strong> (mainly sodium and potassium) and energy. In infants, kidneys have a limited ability to concentrate urine, so both dehydration <em>and<\/em> excess plain water can tip the balance.<\/p> <h2 id=\"babyhydrationbyagewhattoofferandwhattoavoid\">Baby hydration by age: what to offer, and what to avoid<\/h2> <h3 id=\"newborns02monthsmilkonly\">Newborns (0\u20132 months): milk only<\/h3> <p>At this stage, <strong>baby hydration<\/strong> is covered by breast milk or properly prepared infant formula. Plain water is not needed and can be risky.<\/p> <p>Why? Two main reasons:<\/p> <ul> <li>It can <strong>reduce milk intake<\/strong> (so less energy, fewer nutrients).<\/li> <li>Too much water can dilute blood sodium and trigger <strong>hyponatremia<\/strong> (low sodium), which affects the brain.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Day-to-day reassurance comes from feeding rhythm and diapers. If something shifts suddenly\u2014fewer wet diapers, weak suck, unusual sleepiness\u2014ask for medical advice early.<\/p> <h3 id=\"infants26monthsstillnoroutinewater\">Infants (2\u20136 months): still no routine water<\/h3> <p>From 2 to 6 months, <strong>baby hydration<\/strong> still relies on milk. Even in warm weather, the safest reflex is usually to offer feeds more often (more frequent breastfeeds or bottles), rather than adding water.<\/p> <p>Keep these guardrails in mind:<\/p> <ul> <li>Don\u2019t replace a milk feed with water. Hydration and calories are linked.<\/li> <li>Avoid \u201cextra\u201d water for soothing. If your baby seems unsettled, check feeding, temperature, and comfort needs instead.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>If there is fever, vomiting, or diarrhea in this age group, contact a clinician promptly\u2014small bodies dehydrate faster.<\/p> <h3 id=\"infants612monthswaterenterstheroutinegently\">Infants (6\u201312 months): water enters the routine, gently<\/h3> <p>Once complementary feeding begins (often around 6 months), <strong>baby hydration<\/strong> becomes shared:<\/p> <ul> <li>milk remains the main fluid  <\/li> <li>a little water can be offered with meals  <\/li> <li>food contributes water too (fruit, vegetables, soups)<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Think <strong>\u201ca few sips\u201d<\/strong>, not \u201ca bottle of water.\u201d Many babies barely drink water at first, they\u2019re learning cup skills and coordinating swallowing in a new way.<\/p> <p>Practical tip: offer water in an open cup or straw cup while your baby sits upright and supported. Coughing can happen with thin liquids early on, with calm practice, it usually improves.<\/p> <h3 id=\"toddlers12monthsandbeyondwaterbecomesthedefaultdrink\">Toddlers (12 months and beyond): water becomes the default drink<\/h3> <p>From around 12 months, <strong>baby hydration<\/strong> transitions toward \u201ctoddler hydration\u201d: water becomes the everyday drink between meals and during play, while milk fits into planned moments (breakfast, snack, bedtime\u2014whatever suits your routine).<\/p> <p>Natural \u201cthirst triggers\u201d to use:<\/p> <ul> <li>after waking  <\/li> <li>with meals  <\/li> <li>after active play  <\/li> <li>after coming home from an outing  <\/li> <\/ul> <p>If your toddler keeps asking for milk all day and refuses water, a simple rhythm often helps: milk at set times, water offered regularly in between\u2014no pressure, just repetition.<\/p> <h2 id=\"milkformulaandbabyhydrationchoosingtherightfluid\">Milk, formula, and baby hydration: choosing the right fluid<\/h2> <h3 id=\"breastmilkbuiltinhydration\">Breast milk: built-in hydration<\/h3> <p>Breast milk is mostly water and adapts across a feed (more watery at the start, richer later). In warm weather, many babies simply feed more often. For <strong>baby hydration<\/strong>, that\u2019s usually enough.<\/p> <p>Call for advice if you see a clear change: fewer wet diapers than usual, very dry mouth, or an unusually sleepy baby who\u2019s hard to rouse for feeds.<\/p> <h3 id=\"formulamixingerrorscandisturbbabyhydration\">Formula: mixing errors can disturb baby hydration<\/h3> <p>Powdered formula must be prepared exactly as the label indicates. The powder-to-water ratio matters more than many parents realize.<\/p> <ul> <li><strong>Over-diluted formula<\/strong> (too much water) can lower calories and electrolytes and increase risk of <strong>water intoxication<\/strong> and hyponatremia.  <\/li> <li><strong>Over-concentrated formula<\/strong> (too little water) increases the renal solute load (the amount of \u201cwork\u201d kidneys must do), which can strain an infant\u2019s system and worsen constipation risk.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>If <strong>baby hydration<\/strong> feels tricky on bottle days, double-check measuring tools and steps before changing anything else.<\/p> <h3 id=\"whentostartwaterandwhytimingmatters\">When to start water (and why timing matters)<\/h3> <p>Water is typically introduced around 6 months alongside solids. Before that, plain water can displace milk intake and, in larger volumes, disrupt electrolyte balance. After 6 months, water complements meals and supports cup learning\u2014but it should not replace milk feeds during the first year.<\/p> <h2 id=\"howmuchwaterafter6monthsusefulrangeswithoutobsession\">How much water after 6 months? Useful ranges without obsession<\/h2> <p>For <strong>baby hydration<\/strong>, amounts vary with weather, activity, and how much water is coming from foods. Still, ranges can reassure.<\/p> <h3 id=\"612monthssmallsipsmainlywithmeals\">6\u201312 months: small sips, mainly with meals<\/h3> <p>Often quoted: <strong>120\u2013240 mL\/day<\/strong> (4\u20138 oz), offered as sips during meals.<\/p> <p>In real life, many babies land around <strong>100\u2013300 mL\/day<\/strong> once they\u2019re comfortable with a cup. That\u2019s fine\u2014milk is still doing most of the job.<\/p> <h3 id=\"toddlersflexibledailypatterns\">Toddlers: flexible daily patterns<\/h3> <p>Many toddlers drink roughly <strong>1\u20134 cups\/day<\/strong> (about 240\u2013950 mL), depending on heat, play, and how much milk they have. Some days will be lower, others, higher.<\/p> <p>Instead of chasing a number, use two practical indicators for <strong>baby hydration<\/strong>:<\/p> <ul> <li>urine is usually pale yellow  <\/li> <li>urination happens regularly across the day<\/li> <\/ul> <h2 id=\"babyhydrationcueswhatreassureswhatshouldpromptaction\">Baby hydration cues: what reassures, what should prompt action<\/h2> <h3 id=\"wetdiapersandurinesimplepowerfulsignals\">Wet diapers and urine: simple, powerful signals<\/h3> <p>A commonly used benchmark in babies is about <strong>6\u20138 wet diapers\/day<\/strong>, but patterns vary. What matters most is a noticeable drop from your child\u2019s baseline.<\/p> <p>Urine color helps too:<\/p> <ul> <li>pale yellow: generally reassuring  <\/li> <li>darker, strong-smelling urine: often a sign to offer more fluids (milk for infants, water plus usual drinks for toddlers)<\/li> <\/ul> <h3 id=\"otherreassuringsigns\">Other reassuring signs<\/h3> <p>Often consistent with good <strong>baby hydration<\/strong>:<\/p> <ul> <li>moist mouth and lips  <\/li> <li>tears when crying  <\/li> <li>normal play and interaction for age  <\/li> <li>a fontanelle (\u201csoft spot\u201d) that is not sunken<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Stools can change for many reasons (breastfeeding, formula type, complementary feeding). Stool frequency alone is not a reliable hydration marker, urine and behavior are more dependable.<\/p> <h2 id=\"dehydrationinbabiesandtoddlerssignsparentscanspot\">Dehydration in babies and toddlers: signs parents can spot<\/h2> <h3 id=\"earlysignsathome\">Early signs at home<\/h3> <p>Early dehydration often looks like:<\/p> <ul> <li>fewer wet diapers or less urination than usual  <\/li> <li>dry lips or mouth  <\/li> <li>darker urine  <\/li> <li>irritability, reduced play, \u201cnot quite themselves\u201d<\/li> <\/ul> <h3 id=\"moderatetoseveredehydrationwhatitcanlooklike\">Moderate to severe dehydration: what it can look like<\/h3> <p>Moderate dehydration may include:<\/p> <ul> <li>very dry mouth, few or no tears  <\/li> <li>sunken eyes or <strong>sunken fontanelle<\/strong> in babies  <\/li> <li>marked sleepiness or unusual irritability  <\/li> <li>reduced skin turgor (skin briefly \u201ctents\u201d when gently pinched)<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Severe dehydration is an emergency. Warning signs can include extreme lethargy, very little or no urine, fast breathing, cold\/mottled extremities, or seizures.<\/p> <p>If weight loss is measured, clinicians often use rough reference points:<\/p> <ul> <li>~<strong>5%<\/strong>: moderate dehydration  <\/li> <li>&gt;<strong>9%<\/strong>: severe dehydration  <\/li> <\/ul> <h2 id=\"babyhydrationduringillnessfevervomitingdiarrhea\">Baby hydration during illness: fever, vomiting, diarrhea<\/h2> <p>Illness changes everything. Fluid losses rise, appetite can dip, and young children have smaller reserves.<\/p> <h3 id=\"feversupportfluidssafely\">Fever: support fluids safely<\/h3> <p>For <strong>baby hydration<\/strong> during fever:<\/p> <ul> <li>babies: offer breastfeeds or formula feeds more often  <\/li> <li>older babies and toddlers: offer water regularly in addition to usual drinks<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Small, repeated amounts are better tolerated than one big drink.<\/p> <h3 id=\"vomitingtinyamountsfrequently\">Vomiting: tiny amounts, frequently<\/h3> <p>A practical approach:<\/p> <ul> <li>tiny sips every few minutes  <\/li> <li>spoon or oral syringe if your child refuses the cup  <\/li> <li>after a vomit, pause briefly, then restart with smaller volumes<\/li> <\/ul> <h3 id=\"diarrheaorsmattersbecausesaltsmatter\">Diarrhea: ORS matters because salts matter<\/h3> <p>Diarrhea removes water <em>and<\/em> electrolytes. That\u2019s why <strong>oral rehydration solution (ORS)<\/strong> can be so helpful: it contains a precise mix of glucose and salts that improves absorption in the gut (via glucose-sodium co-transport).<\/p> <p>If vomiting is present too:<\/p> <ul> <li>start with <strong>5\u201310 mL every 5\u201310 minutes<\/strong>  <\/li> <li>increase gradually as tolerated  <\/li> <\/ul> <p>Avoid juice, soda, and very sweet drinks\u2014they can worsen diarrhea by pulling water into the intestines.<\/p> <h2 id=\"orsandelectrolytedrinkswhattochooseandwhattoskip\">ORS and electrolyte drinks: what to choose (and what to skip)<\/h2> <p><strong>ORS<\/strong> is appropriate for mild to moderate dehydration risk from gastroenteritis. Prepare it exactly as directed. Continue breastfeeding or usual formula feeds, do not dilute formula.<\/p> <p>Sports drinks are not designed for infant physiology and often have an unsuitable sugar\/electrolyte balance. For babies under 6 months, dehydration concerns deserve prompt professional advice\u2014<strong>baby hydration<\/strong> in that age group is less forgiving.<\/p> <h2 id=\"hotweatherandbabyhydrationsteadyroutinessimpleprotections\">Hot weather and baby hydration: steady routines, simple protections<\/h2> <p>Babies overheat faster due to a higher surface-area-to-mass ratio and immature temperature regulation. They also can\u2019t tell you \u201cI\u2019m thirsty,\u201d so you\u2019re reading clues.<\/p> <p>Heat strategies that support <strong>baby hydration<\/strong>:<\/p> <ul> <li>offer milk feeds more often (breast or formula)  <\/li> <li>keep outings for cooler hours, prioritize shade  <\/li> <li>dress in breathable layers  <\/li> <li>watch diapers: if they\u2019re noticeably less wet, shift to feeding and cooling first  <\/li> <\/ul> <p>For toddlers, build water breaks into play: a few sips every 15\u201320 minutes, especially outdoors.<\/p> <p>Water-rich snacks can help too (age-appropriate textures): melon, strawberries, cucumber sticks prepared safely, yogurt, soups.<\/p> <h2 id=\"toomuchwateroverhydrationandhyponatremiaininfants\">Too much water: overhydration and hyponatremia in infants<\/h2> <p>This part surprises many parents. <strong>Baby hydration<\/strong> can be harmed not only by too little fluid, but also by too much plain water.<\/p> <p>Excess water can dilute sodium and cause <strong>hyponatremia<\/strong>, leading to brain swelling. Early signs may be vague: unusual sleepiness, irritability, vomiting, poor feeding. Severe cases can include seizures.<\/p> <p>Higher risk situations:<\/p> <ul> <li>infants under 6 months given water  <\/li> <li>formula diluted with extra water  <\/li> <li>\u201cstretching\u201d feeds during hot days or travel<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Prevention is straightforward:<\/p> <ul> <li>no routine plain water under 6 months unless a clinician advises it  <\/li> <li>mix formula exactly as directed  <\/li> <li>after 6 months, offer small water amounts mainly with meals<\/li> <\/ul> <h2 id=\"helpingyourchilddrinkcomfortablywithoutbattles\">Helping your child drink comfortably (without battles)<\/h2> <p>For <strong>baby hydration<\/strong>, technique and timing often beat persuasion.<\/p> <ul> <li>Practice cups from around 6 months (open cup or straw cup).  <\/li> <li>Offer water at predictable moments: with meals, after play, after outings.  <\/li> <li>Adjust temperature: some children prefer cool water, others room temperature.  <\/li> <li>If using a sippy cup, keep it as a tool, not a constant all-day sip habit (better for appetite and teeth).<\/li> <\/ul> <p>If constipation appears after solids begin, regular small water offerings plus water-rich foods can help, but constipation is multifactorial. If it\u2019s painful, persistent, or linked with vomiting or poor growth, consult a clinician.<\/p> <h2 id=\"choosingwaterforbottlesandsafepreparation\">Choosing water for bottles and safe preparation<\/h2> <p><strong>Baby hydration<\/strong> also depends on safe bottle routines.<\/p> <ul> <li>Tap water or bottled water can be suitable depending on local quality. If unsure, choose bottled water labeled suitable for preparing infant feeds.  <\/li> <li>For formula, low mineral content matters because formula already contains minerals, very mineral-rich water increases renal solute load.  <\/li> <li>Hygiene basics: wash hands, use clean equipment, measure accurately, and avoid keeping opened water \u201cforever\u201d (a practical rule is using it within <strong>24 hours<\/strong>).<\/li> <\/ul> <h2 id=\"whentoseekmedicaladvice\">When to seek medical advice<\/h2> <p>Call for medical advice if you notice:<\/p> <ul> <li>a clear drop in wet diapers\/urination  <\/li> <li>persistent dark urine  <\/li> <li>dry mouth and no tears  <\/li> <li>poor drinking or feeding<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Seek urgent care if:<\/p> <ul> <li>no urine for many hours (often cited: <strong>6\u20138 hours<\/strong> in a baby)  <\/li> <li>unusual drowsiness, limpness, poor responsiveness, or a baby hard to wake  <\/li> <li>repeated vomiting with inability to keep fluids down  <\/li> <li>signs of moderate to severe dehydration (sunken eyes\/fontanelle, no tears, very dry mouth)  <\/li> <li>seizures or a sudden change in consciousness<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Extra caution is wise if your baby is under 6 months, if there\u2019s a chronic condition (kidney disease, diabetes), or if you\u2019re uncertain about formula preparation.<\/p> <h2 id=\"keytakeaways\">Key takeaways<\/h2> <ul> <li><strong>Baby hydration<\/strong> in the first months is usually fully covered by breast milk or correctly prepared formula, plain water is generally unnecessary before 6 months.  <\/li> <li>From around 6 months, <strong>baby hydration<\/strong> can include small water sips with meals, in toddlerhood, water becomes the default drink between meals.  <\/li> <li>The most useful daily checks for <strong>baby hydration<\/strong> are wet diapers\/urination pattern, urine color, mouth moisture, and energy\/behavior.  <\/li> <li>Heat, fever, vomiting, and diarrhea raise dehydration risk quickly, <strong>ORS<\/strong> helps replace water and electrolytes during gastroenteritis when given in small frequent amounts.  <\/li> <li>Too much plain water can be dangerous for infants, never dilute formula to \u201cadd extra fluids.\u201d  <\/li> <li>If you need support, healthcare professionals can guide you step by step\u2014and you can download the <a href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/1g586ft8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heloa app<\/a> for personalized advice and free child health questionnaires.<\/li> <\/ul> <h2 id=\"questionsparentsask\">Questions Parents Ask<\/h2> <h3 id=\"canteethingmakeababydehydrated\">Can teething make a baby dehydrated?<\/h3> <p>Not usually. Teething can make babies fussier and sometimes reduce feeding for a short time, but it doesn\u2019t \u201cdry them out\u201d on its own. What matters is intake and output: if wet diapers stay close to your baby\u2019s usual pattern and they\u2019re having regular feeds, that\u2019s reassuring. If pain seems to interfere with feeding, gentle comfort measures and smaller, more frequent feeds can help.<\/p> <h3 id=\"canigivecoconutwaterherbalteaorelectrolytewatertohydratemybaby\">Can I give coconut water, herbal tea, or \u201celectrolyte water\u201d to hydrate my baby?<\/h3> <p>It\u2019s understandable to look for something \u201cextra,\u201d especially in hot weather. For babies, though, these drinks can have the wrong balance of sugar, sodium, or other minerals. Under 12 months, breast milk or properly mixed formula remains the safest main drink, after solids start, plain water in small amounts with meals is typically enough. If dehydration is a concern during vomiting\/diarrhea, an oral rehydration solution (ORS) is usually the most appropriate option because its salt-and-glucose balance is designed for absorption.<\/p> <h3 id=\"howlongcanababygowithoutwetdiapersbeforeitbecomesurgent\">How long can a baby go without wet diapers before it becomes urgent?<\/h3> <p>There isn\u2019t one perfect number, because age and baseline patterns matter. Still, it\u2019s important to seek urgent medical advice if your baby has <strong>no urine for 6\u20138 hours<\/strong>, or sooner if they also seem unusually sleepy, hard to wake, breathing fast, or cannot keep fluids down. When you\u2019re unsure, reaching out early is often the most reassuring step.<\/p> <p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heloa.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hydratation-bebe-in-article-image.jpg\" width=\"628\" alt=\"A dad takes a water bottle out of a diaper bag in a park for baby hydration during summer.\" \/><\/p> <p><strong>Further reading :<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/dehydration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dehydration &#8211; NHS<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK436022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pediatric Dehydration &#8211; StatPearls &#8211; NCBI Bookshelf &#8211; NIH<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/healthy-living\/nutrition\/Pages\/recommended-drinks-for-young-children-ages-0-5.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recommended Drinks for Children Age 5 &#038; Younger<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keep baby hydration on track by age: when to offer water vs milk, safe amounts, wet diaper cues, and illness tips\u2014read the guide now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":85642,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","rank_math_title":"Baby hydration by age: water vs milk, safe amounts & signs","rank_math_description":"Keep baby hydration on track by age: when to offer water vs milk, safe amounts, wet diaper cues, and illness tips\u2014read the guide now.","rank_math_focus_keyword":"baby hydration","rank_math_primary_category":814,"ilj_linkdefinition":["baby hydration","infant hydration","newborn hydration","hydration for babies","hydration in babies","baby hydration {-1} tips","baby hydration {-1} signs","baby hydration {-1} guide","baby hydration {-2} by age","baby water intake","baby drinking {-1} water","water for babies","baby milk {-1} hydration","hydration {-2} with formula","breast milk {-1} hydration","toddler hydration","child hydration","hydration for toddlers","baby fluid intake","baby hydration {-1} routine"],"footnotes":""},"categories":[814,811],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-86916","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition-0-12-months","category-0-12-months-en"],"acf":{"prestation_table":"","technical_table":"","nom_professionnel":"","numero_telephone":"","convention_cas":"","contrat_acces_aux_soins":"","sesam_vitale":"","coordonnees":"","adresse":"","profession":"","numero_rpps":"","profession_description":"","commune":"","departement":"","prenom":"","origine":"","date_fete":"","signification_etymologie":"","histoire_origine_prenom":"","personne_celebre":"","age_moyen":"","prenoms_derives":"","prenoms_composes":"","naissances_2024":"","genre":"","prenoms_taxonomy":"","region_stats":"","evolution_naissances":""},"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":814,"label":"Nutrition"},{"value":811,"label":"0-12 months"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/heloa.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hydratation-bebe-featured-image-1024x559.jpg",1024,559,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"Heloa","author_link":"https:\/\/heloa.app\/en\/author\/expert-heloa"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":814,"name":"Nutrition","slug":"nutrition-0-12-months","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":814,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":811,"count":40,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":814,"category_count":40,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Nutrition","category_nicename":"nutrition-0-12-months","category_parent":811},{"term_id":811,"name":"0-12 months","slug":"0-12-months-en","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":811,"taxonomy":"category","description":"Understand your baby\u2019s development from 0 to 12 months. 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