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Jax430
Hi!
Member since 5/05 18919 total posts
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Jackie
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question about water for formula
What kind of water do you use for preparing you LO's formula? When we decided to FF and moved from nursettes to powder, the doctor's office said they prefer boiled water, but that we can use the Brita at room temp as well. When we saw one of the peds on Monday, she said just to use boiled water. So, we boiled water in the tea kettle, and put it in a pitcher, which we left on the counter and use at room temp to make DD's bottles. Now, I'm reading online, and some things say not to leave the water for more than half an hour, and others say to refigerate it, then heat the bottles. I know my SIL just uses nursery water, and I have other friends whose drs allow them to use straight tap water....it's all so confusing!
So, if you boil the water, please share your system/routine. Thanks!
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maybesoon
LIF Adult
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Re: question about water for formula
In queens, I used the Brita filter, on LI we use Poland spring. The water quality in my town is terrible and Brita doesnt filter nitrates
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| Posted 6/27/12 11:38 AM |
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MySunshine
In love with my Baby Boy
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question about water for formula
We use flouride fee bottled water. That's what my Ped suggested.
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eroxgirl
My Loves
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Rebecca
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Re: question about water for formula
I boiled the water and put it in a pitcher in the fridge. Limited counter space.
Did that with both kids, no issues.
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| Posted 6/27/12 11:47 AM |
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RocPin
Life's Beachy <3
Member since 2/08 6765 total posts
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Heather
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Re: question about water for formula
I used bottled water until my ped told me to start using filtered tap so now we used a Britta filter on the faucet.
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| Posted 6/27/12 11:55 AM |
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nraboni
Uggh...
Member since 10/09 6905 total posts
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Nicole
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Re: question about water for formula
I used room temp bottled water-Poland Springs.
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| Posted 6/27/12 11:56 AM |
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JenMarie
One day at a time
Member since 11/07 7397 total posts
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Jennifer
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question about water for formula
I always used bottled water.
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| Posted 6/27/12 11:57 AM |
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
Member since 11/09 54918 total posts
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..being a mommy and being a wife!
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Re: question about water for formula
Brita filtered tap
I never boiled
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| Posted 6/27/12 11:58 AM |
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GoldenRod
10 years on LIF!
Member since 11/06 26792 total posts
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Shawn
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Re: question about water for formula
We used whatever was convenient.
Tap water can have chemicals, pathogens and solids in it.
Boiled water kills any pathogens, but then concentrates any bad chemicals or solids.
Bottled water isn't regulated, so it could have anything in it, and is sometimes just plain tap water.
Filtered water removes a lot of stuff, but not everything.
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| Posted 6/27/12 11:59 AM |
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TTCbaby
Twin mommies are twice as nice
Member since 4/08 1861 total posts
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J
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Re: question about water for formula
We used a Brita Pitcher that sat on the counter.
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| Posted 6/27/12 12:02 PM |
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alli3131
Peanut is here!!!!!!
Member since 5/09 18388 total posts
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Allison
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Re: question about water for formula
Bottled water.
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| Posted 6/27/12 12:11 PM |
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jj8182
LIF Adolescent
Member since 9/10 594 total posts
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J
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Re: question about water for formula
I've been using bottled water but was going to start boiling water, but now i'm confused too, lol! I didn't think there was a whole science behind it.
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maymama
my little loves
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Re: question about water for formula
Posted by NervousNell
Brita filtered tap
I never boiled
this
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| Posted 6/27/12 1:37 PM |
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TwinDani
We are complete <3
Member since 3/11 1750 total posts
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Danielle
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Re: question about water for formula
Posted by NervousNell
Brita filtered tap
I never boiled
We do this
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| Posted 6/27/12 1:59 PM |
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Finally1108
My two boys
Member since 12/08 3541 total posts
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Angela
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Re: question about water for formula
Posted by NervousNell
Brita filtered tap
I never boiled
This
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| Posted 6/27/12 2:13 PM |
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ali120206
2 Boys
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question about water for formula
Our ped told us to boil for the first couple of months and then we could use straight tap.
We use bottled though because our water tastes disgusting - we don't drink it.
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mooshyboo
So Blessed!
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Christine
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Re: question about water for formula
my ped recommended distilled water and that is what I did with DS. (but I did not boil it ~ I read some time ago that any bottled water should be still be boiled my ped never told me to so I
didn't )
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I heard this on TV or read it somewhere once before and I found this website too
Bottled and filtered water should have fewer impurities and contaminants, including lead, but could still have harmful bacteria
http://pediatrics.about.com/od/weeklyquestion/a/0707_bby_formla.htm
Message edited 6/27/2012 2:32:19 PM.
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| Posted 6/27/12 2:28 PM |
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TreAnt427
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Member since 8/06 8652 total posts
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Tracy
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Re: question about water for formula
We started out with bottled, than switched to tap after a few months
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| Posted 6/27/12 3:23 PM |
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Re: question about water for formula
We aleays boiled (and still do) tap water and then put it in a pitcher in the fridge within 15-20 minutes.
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| Posted 6/27/12 3:42 PM |
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prunepie
LIF Adult
Member since 7/06 4357 total posts
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jennifer
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Re: question about water for formula
I have boiled water in tea kettle and used as needed. Umm why is that bad and why do I need to refridgerate it???
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| Posted 6/27/12 3:52 PM |
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PumpkinGirl
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question about water for formula
I never boiled, I use tap in the Brita pitcher. I leave it out on the counter, but I only fill it as I go.
I have 9 bottles, so I make 2 days worth at a time. I leave them pre-filled so I only have to add power when I'm ready to feed DS.
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| Posted 6/27/12 5:50 PM |
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FlowerWife
Positive Vibrations...
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Re: question about water for formula
always used bottled water
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PurpleC
Miracles Do Come True
Member since 8/10 2287 total posts
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Caren
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Re: question about water for formula
I always use water from my brita in the fridge and then warmed up the bottle. Am I not suppose to do that? My DS always had his bottles warmed up.
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| Posted 6/27/12 6:30 PM |
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Seta
LIF Adolescent
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Re: question about water for formula
i boiiled in tea kettle and then filled bottles and left out...dr. said as long as bottles are sterile no bacteria will grow...now i'm back to rtf
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MrsM9703
LIF Infant
Member since 3/11 299 total posts
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Robin
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Re: question about water for formula
I always used room-temperature bottled water (Poland Spring).
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