i'm 38 weeks,i want to know if?

Question

i want to know if i have to buy a special water for my baby when he is born or just boiled water?

Answer 1

for formula? just have to boil it for the first four months. Also, take from the cold tap, sounds odd, but the hot water pipes erode faster and you get contaminated water...

Answer 2

Question: Is tap water, bottled water, or boiled water best for formula?

Answer: I recommend boiling the water you use for formula (or using ready-to-feed formula) until your baby is at least 6 months old — that is, when his immune system starts to provide more protection against infection and he's crawling around on the floor and getting into all sorts of stuff anyway. The problem with tap water is that while it may be safe today, it can become unsafe at any time. For example, in 1993, the bacteria cryptosporidium got into the municipal water supply in Milwaukee and caused 400,000 people to become ill and several to die before they caught it. Although that's not likely to happen very often, a newborn is particularly vulnerable to infection, so it's better not to risk it. Plus, it's hard to know for sure what's in our tap water (or well water) at any given time and what kinds of effects certain levels of heavy metals and other contaminates may have on a baby.

If you choose to boil the water you use to mix formula, save yourself time by preparing enough for the whole day in the morning — a few quarts should be enough. Follow formula label and American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendations: Bring the water to a rolling boil for one minute, and then turn it off and let it cool either on the stove or in a covered container in the refrigerator. (We don't recommend boiling it for any longer because you may end up concentrating trace amounts of lead in the water as it boils off.)

If you're buying bottled water, look for distilled (not spring) water, since the minerals in spring water could disturb the delicate balance of minerals found in formula. Another option is nursery water. Usually found in the water section of the grocery store, nursery water is a specially marked water that's often distilled and fluoride-free (check the label to make sure). But even if you do use bottled water, you'll need to boil it once the bottle has been opened, unless you use it all right away.

Answer 3

I used boiled water with all of my children and they are fine. I would say that if you have any doubts about the condition of your water then buy bottled water, or have your tap water tested at your local health department. They can tell you if there is any chemicals that are in your water that could hurt your baby. I know that you would boil it, but sometimes there are alot of things in tap water and within the well that can carry through to your drinking water.

Answer 4

BREASTFEED! it's hard to start, but after the first week you'll be enjoying it... baby gets the best out of you and you get the benefit of not having to get up in the middle of the night to make a bottle,... getting it to the right temperature and such... all the things that can go wrong, usually go wrong in the middle of the night... no clean, sterilized bottle,... formula got to hot... now you gotta wait to cool down...
besides, your baby will have a much better relationship with you, you never run out of food, it's the right amount, right temperature everywhere.
But if you don't want to breastfeed, or can't,

BOILED WATER IS JUST FINE!

GOOD LUCK


-MEL

Answer 5

My son is 7 months old and the whole time we've only used tap water. I didn't even know people bought special water for their baby! My son is healthy so as long as your water is ok, you're baby will be ok. Good Luck and don't let people freak you out into worrying over the little things:)

Answer 6

Babies don't need water other than what you use for mixing formula. If you are on city water, it should be fine for use with mixing. If you are on well water, you should talk to your doc at your next appointment. You shouldn't feed your baby plain water for quite a while because it just fills up their stomachs and has no nutritional value for them. Breastmilk or formula is all a baby needs for the first six months. Good luck!

Answer 7

If you are breastfeeding DO NOT GIVE THE BABY WATER as it drops the natural sodium levels causing seizures, stroke, and even death. If you are formula feeding, it really depends on the quality of your water. If your municipality adds lots of cleaners to "purify" the water I'd suggest buying bottled water(not those cutsie nursery water brands but something like Aquafina, Dannon, basically any bottled brand) If you have good quality water coming from your tap, just boil it and it'll be fine. Blessings on the birth of your baby =)

Answer 8

If your going to breastfeed you don't need any water anyways. For formula, I would just use boiled cooled tap water. Babies don't need extra water until they start solids at 6 months.

Answer 9

i used formula. i used nursery water you can buy it at just about any grocery store it is formulated with floride which your baby does need . if you have city water it has floride in it already. if you have well water or a spring you will need to have a floride supplement which your pediatrician will go over and help you decide what is best for you baby. but if you do decide to go with using tap water yes boil it and let it cool then you can store it in container and put it in the fridge i chose the nursery water it is a time saver. but it is your decision talk it over with your pediatrician or local wic office they will help you also . good luck and congratulations !!

Answer 10

If you have time to boil and bottle the water that is ok for me I used and still use 5 months later regular bottled drinking water DO NOT USE DISTILLED WATER.