Water, small sips with meals
Spices & otherFrom about 6 months
When can babies start?
Water, small sips with meals can usually be offered from around 6 months, once solids are underway.Guideline basis: WHO 2023 complementary feeding guideline and IAP guidance
How to serve by age
- Up to 24 monthssmall open-cup sips with meals
Fits these family diets
VegetarianJainEgglessNon-vegetarian
Common questions
- When can babies have Water, small sips with meals?
- Water, small sips with meals can usually be offered from around 6 months (WHO 2023 complementary feeding guideline and IAP guidance)
- How should I serve Water, small sips with meals at first?
- Start with small open-cup sips with meals, and progress textures as your baby grows — see the serving guide above.
- Is Water, small sips with meals a common allergen?
- No — Water, small sips with meals is not one of the major allergen groups, though any new food is best offered on its own at first.
Why we say this
Open-cup sips with meals support cup skills per NHS guidance
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Educational information from curated sources — not medical advice. Always confirm with your paediatrician.