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Why is Using Distilled Water for Infant Formula Important to Your Child’s Health?

The primary purpose for using distilled water for infant formula that is purified is for safety. Because your baby does not yet have a fully developed immune system, it is important to use safe distilled water for baby formula 1. Many pediatricians recommend either boiling water for infant formula or using bottled distilled water, which can be more convenient. Nursery® is a purified water that is processed by steam distillation for purity with added fluoride and comes in convenient one gallon bottles so it’s easy to keep a supply on hand for mixing with cereals and formulas. According to Dr. Benjamin Spock, most ready-to-feed formula does not contain fluoride2. If you use ready-to-feed formula on a regular basis, you may want to consider adding Nursery® Water to your little one's diet. Consult your pediatrician if you have any questions.

  

Choosing between boiling water and using safe distilled water for baby formula.

Many parents might wonder why they should use a safe distilled water for baby formula as opposed to boiling their own water. This is simply because boiling water, although it will remove some impurities, may leave behind many others 3. Nursery® Water makes sure that when you use steam distilled water for baby formula not only has it gone through a stringent purification process, but a lower level of fluoride has been added. The American Dental Association (ADA) continues to support water fluoridation at the optimal range of 0.7 to 1.2 parts per million (ppm), as determined by the United States Public Health Service (USPHS). According to the ADA, infant formula can be mixed with water that is fluoride free or contains low levels of fluoride. Babies less than one year old need less fluoride than everyone else because they are so small. Nursery® Water has a fluoride level of 0.7 ppm or less. The refreshing taste of Nursery® Water will provide an added bonus as your child is sure to enjoy it.

For more information go to: http://ada.org/prof/resources/positions/statements/fluoride_infants.asp

1 http://babyfit.sparkpeople.com/articles.asp?id=469

2 “The Scoop on Different Forms of Infant Formula” www.drspock.com

3 http://welcomeaddition.com/feedingbaby/formulafeeding.aspx

4 www.ada.org

While the American Dental Association (ADA) discusses intake levels of fluoride in drinking water, this organization does not sponsor, approve, certify or endorse Nursery® Water.

Consult your physician or dental professional if using another fluoridated product.

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