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Newborn feeds 3oz formula 8-10x a day using nursery water with fluoride. she's 4w old and has been taking formula since day 3. fluorosis concern?
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No: If you stop the water with flouride now, there is no concern. Use plain bottled water or boiled tap water.
Answered 8/10/2014
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