 [ Symptoms ] can a 5 month old have water if they are eating baby food all day and only receives one bottle during the day  my 5 12 month old eats stage two foods three times a day and only gets one actual bottle during the day i know the rule of thumb is not to introduce water until they are six months old or older but i feel as though he is not getting enough liquids to keep him hydrated is it fine to start introducing water in small amounts  just posting the full question here [ Disease ] sure you can give him water there is nothing magic that happens at six months and he is eating well and i assume on formula or breast milk offer him water if he wants it he will drink it