Tzeadim › 6–12 months

Feeding · Routine

Water is the drink

What it is

Water with every meal and in the bag: from ~1 L at age 1 to adult 2–2.5 L by 14 (food included); sweet drinks are not a daily thing.

every day · from 6m · until 18

Always on

1. An open cup from 6 months; juice — none, or up to 120 ml.
2. Israel, May–October: offer more, before thirst; babies under 6 months get extra milk, not water.

Sources

• Dietary reference values for water — EFSA · checked 01-09-2026
• Healthy beverage consumption in early childhood (consensus) — AAP/AHA/AND/AAPD (Healthy Eating Research) · checked 01-09-2026

Last reviewed 01-09-2026 · Confidence: high

Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed above. Not yet reviewed by a clinician — check anything important against the source, with Tipat Halav or with your doctor.