Avoid feeding your baby grapes, hot dogs (even cut up), nuts, and hard candy, ... Baby Milestone 7: When They Can Drink Water. Babies don't need water during their first 6 months of life.

After 6 months, when a baby starts eating solid foods, caregivers can offer 4–8 oz tap water in a free-flowing cup alongside regular breast milk or formula feeds.

If you decide to give your baby gripe water, carefully follow the directions on the package. One well-known brand suggests giving your baby a dose of gripe water 10 minutes after feeding.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends waiting until your baby begins eating solid foods, usually around 6 months, before introducing water.