Do you use nursery water and if so why......?

Question

I am just curious about the use of nursery water. If you use it can you tell me why, and if you don't use it can you tell me why?

Answer 1

NO NO AND NO.

Well firstly I breastfeed, but ignoring that for a moment. It is important that you use water that has NOT been flouridated to make infant formula:

From the American Dental Association:
http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/pubs/adanews/adanewsarticle.asp?articleid=2212

The ADA interim guidance, Dr. Meyer added, notes that fluoride intake above recommended levels creates a risk for enamel fluorosis in teeth during their development before eruption through the gums.

Enamel fluorosis, a disruption in tooth enamel formation, occurs only during tooth development in early childhood. In its milder form, fluorosis appears as faint white lines or streaks on tooth enamel visible only to dental experts under controlled examination conditions. Noticeable white lines or streaks that often consolidate into larger opaque areas, which may become a cosmetic concern, characterize mild to moderate fluorosis.

"Parents, caregivers and health professionals who are concerned have some simple and effective ways to reduce fluoride intake from infant formula":

*feeding infants breast milk, widely acknowledged as the most complete form of nutrition for infants;
*for infants who get most of their nutrition from formula during the first 12 months, choosing ready-to-feed formula over formula mixed with fluoridated water to help ensure that infants do not exceed the optimal amount of fluoride intake;
*if liquid or powdered concentrate infant formulas is the primary source of nutrition, it can be mixed with water that is fluoride free or contains low levels of fluoride to decrease the risk of fluorosis, including water that is labeled purified, demineralized, deionized, distilled or reverse osmosis filtered water (many grocery stores sell these types of drinking water for less than $1 per gallon);
*the occasional use of water containing optimal levels of fluoride should not appreciably increase a child's risk for fluorosis.

Answer 2

We use 1/2 and 1/2 with our 13 month old.
I like the nursery water as it helped him cut his first 4 teeth really fast and easy. We backed away from nursery for awhile, and noticed that he stopped cutting his teeth as easy, so we have gone back to it.
While I normally try to limit the additives in my food and drink, I can definitely see a difference in his teething.

Answer 3

I use the nursery water. I don't exactly know the quality of my home's tap water so I'd rather just be safe. It's really not that expensive and you have no doubt that it's quality for your baby and it has added fluoride which is good.

Answer 4

I used to use it because of the floride in it. Suppost to be good for your baby. Plus, if you use water from the sink you should get it tested. Never trust the city. lol. I also liked the method, i just sat the jug on the sink at room temp and when it was time to make a bottle, i poured it in. Didn't have to worry about heating it or anything. Now i just use regular bottled water, i can take it anywhere with me and it's cheaper.

Answer 5

i use it. i have since the day my son came home. i tried once giving him tap water and he spit ALL of it up. and nursery water is the only thing he can actually keep down.

Answer 6

I asked my dr. about giving our newborn baby some water in addition to breast milk, and she told me that the baby will be getting enough fluids through the breastmilk. She added that the water could cause some sort of deficiency of something (forgot, was it iron?).

Also, my hubby got water with fluoride (sp?) when he was very young, and his teeth are permently stained from it, according to his mother.

I'm not going to use water for my baby until my dr. says it's okay.
You should definitely ask your baby's dr.!

I'm editting to add that I asked my dentist today during my appointment if babies should receive fluoride and I asked him about my husband's case of too much fluoride. He said that, yes, fluoride is important, but one should carefully regulate the amount of fluoride that the child/baby intakes. My husband obviously recieved TOO much fluoride, causing the permant discoloration in his teeth...

Answer 7

I use it to add to my son's cereal (along with breast milk). My doctor wants my son to drink some water, but he's a breast feeder and won't drink wanter from a bottle. I use the individual bottles and leave it at room temp. It also has fluoride and my pediatrician said it was either water, or fluoride drops. I never thought I'd use the stuff, but I do...every day

Answer 8

If you want to buy bottled water -t he nursery is the best becuase it has the fluoride which is best for the teeth...regular bottled water doesn't have it but tap water does.

Answer 9

i use nursery water because it has alot of floride and calcium in it. it doesnt cost too much and i feel like its better than tap water.

Answer 10

i think that it is all the same its just another way to make money to say its better for the baby look at your grandparents they are healthy and they didn't have all that in the old days water is water