Yes—babies can drink purified water, but amounts, boiling, and fluoride depend on age and whether you’re mixing infant formula.

No, babies shouldn’t drink Gatorade; for infant hydration, use breast milk, formula, or a pediatric oral rehydration solution.

Yes, SIDS can occur during sleep even in your arms; place babies to sleep alone, on the back, on a firm, flat crib or bassinet.

Yes, RSV can be fatal in infants, though deaths are uncommon in high-income settings; urgent care is needed when danger signs appear.

Yes, baby kicks can bruise ribs inside the chest, but most “bruised” feelings in pregnancy come from stretched tissues and posture strain.

Yes, a baby can have distilled water mixed into infant formula from birth, but plain distilled water by itself should usually wait until around 6 months unless

Yes, a baby can choke on puree if it’s too thick, given too fast, or fed unsafely; smooth textures and close watching lower the risk.

Yes, some babies crawl at six months, but crawling often shows up closer to seven to ten months and some skip it entirely.

Yes, a baby can rarely fracture a rib in pregnancy; most rib pain stems from cartilage strain, posture, or pressure, not broken bones.

Yes, a scorpion sting can be fatal for a baby, though prompt emergency care and antivenom make death rare.