Question 1

is it safe to use filtered water from
a brita filter to make babies formula? i would boil
it aswell

Accepted Answer

Why either ?: If you have an approved city water supply &amp; drink from the tap there is no reason to do anything special with formula. Boiling would be an issue if you are on private well water &amp; are unsure of the contaminant level. Filtering would also be a good idea. Six decades ago boiling was a common practice with moms who made their own formula from cow milk, but it was done to make it digestible.

Question 2

are those filtered water bottles safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes but...: Yes, they are safe. Just make sure you're following the manufacturer's recommendations regarding what water can be filtered (swamp water can only be cleaned so much) and that you're replacing the filter or the bottle on schedule. Using a bottle long after the expiration does away with the safety features.

Question 3

is tap water safe to drink if someone uses a filter?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tap water in the usa is safe to drink by itself.  A filter might remove a few solids but your body can handle them anyway.  Note also that many bottled waters are actually tap water.

Question 4

is carbon filtered unboiled tap water safe enough to mix with formula for 2 month old?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you live in an area on city water&amp; that water has an approved or superior rating it doesn't need to be boiled. As a general rule if its good enough for you to drink from the tap you can use it to mix formula. If you have rusty pipes or have other concerns about origin, gallons of filtered water are available for less than a dollar.

Question 5

is tap water safe to drink daily, or does it have contaminates that are bad? just wondering if there's any medical reason to filter water

Accepted Answer

Where do you live?: In some areas the water consistently tests well without significant contaminants.  However as we saw in Flint water crisis  that is not always the case.

Question 6

hello. i used a neti pot 2 nights ago with filtered purified water from a water cooler after rinsing the neti pot with warm tap water and then rinsing it again with filtered water. is this safe water for a neti pot?

Accepted Answer

: Should be. Distilled water is safest.

Question 7

so my dad only filled his pool only half way. the pool water is not filtered. so the water is stagnant. he is however cleaning the sides with a rag and testing and using chemicals. is the water safe children to play in? bacteria? unfiltered 6 wks?

Accepted Answer

: Needs proper testing of pH etc and chlorine added. May be better to drain clean and refill and readjust but perhosp your 
Dad knows what he is doing and has been doing it for a long time. Time for you to learn as well.

Question 8

is drinking water through refrigerator filter safe? or purified water through commercial refilling stations better? i have gerd, does it matter?

Accepted Answer

Doesnt matter: It doesn't matter as long as you change the filter per the mfg instructions.

Question 9

are water filters suggested?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: If your water quality is poor.  Absolutely yes.  Too remove trace toxins.  Yes.  To improve taste, and save the environment by not buying bottled water, yes.

Question 10

what water filter do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Tap water: Tap water is what i recommend.

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Is it safe to use filtered water from a brita filter to make babies formula? i would boil it aswell

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Are those filtered water bottles safe?

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Is tap water safe to drink if someone uses a filter?

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Is carbon filtered unboiled tap water safe enough to mix with formula for 2 month old?

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Is tap water safe to drink daily, or does it have contaminates that are bad? just wondering if there's any medical reason to filter water

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Hello. i used a neti pot 2 nights ago with filtered purified water from a water cooler after rinsing the neti pot with warm tap water and then rinsing it again with filtered water. is this safe water for a neti pot?

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So my dad only filled his pool only half way. the pool water is not filtered. so the water is stagnant. he is however cleaning the sides with a rag and testing and using chemicals. is the water safe children to play in? bacteria? unfiltered 6 wks?

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Is drinking water through refrigerator filter safe? or purified water through commercial refilling stations better? i have gerd, does it matter?

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Are water filters suggested?

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