Baby Water

Dont overdo it though or you might.

Baby water. Once your baby is 6 months old its okay to give him sips of water when hes thirsty. Boiling well water doesnt assure that the water will be good for your baby in fact boiling the water would make the nitrates more concentrated. Too much water causes their kidneys to flush out electrolytes. When using nursery water follow good hygiene practices to preserve its quality.

Providing water to your newborn could result in water intoxication which can dilute the other nutrient levels in the babys body. If your water supply comes from a well have the water tested to make sure its safe before using it for your baby. In general your baby shouldnt drink water until hes about 6 months old. Giving babies too much water can actually be dangerous and cause water intoxication so be sure to follow the instructions on the formula exactly when preparing a bottle for your baby.

When using nursery water in preparing infant formula or cereal first add nursery water to the bottle or bowl replace the bottle cap and then. Well water could contain a high level of nitrates for example. Until then he gets all the hydration he needs from breast milk or formula even in hot weather. The aap also stresses that parents should never water down infant formula either to give the baby extra water or to make formula last longer.

Use nursery water as directed by a physician and follow the use instructions found on the infant formula product label.