Question

Can my baby have other drinks before 6 months?

4 April 2022. Related: All topics, Children, HIV transmission.

Can I give my baby other drinks before 6 months when am HIV positive?

Answer

Answer: Josh Peasegood

Hi, how are you?

Congratulations on having a baby.

Before 6 months there should not be a need to give baby any other drinks. Formula or breastfeeding is enough to keep baby happy and healthy.

If you are breastfeeding, you should not be adding in additional drinks to baby’s diet. Doing so is called ‘mixed feeding’ and this increases the risk of transmission to the baby.

After 6 months you can start to add different foods and drinks to baby’s diet.

Josh.