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Should i boil the bottled water to feed my 3m baby with aptamil formula?

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On The Bottle Again?: If taken from the Ganges River I'd advise that you do. But most commercially bottled water is OK. My grandfather always boiled the tap water to get rid of the chlorine in it but as far as I know most bottled water doesn't have that, or fluoride in it. No harm in boiling it though, as long as it's body temperature or less when given to the baby.

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No: I think the idea of boiling water is to kill the germs that might be in tap water. Bottled water is presumed free of germs, ready to drink, therefore does not need to be boiled. You still have to follow standard cleanliness routine when mixing water to make formula for your infant. I hope this answer helps

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Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

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Not indicated: Surely there is no harm to be extra cautious, but bottled water, manufactured by a reputable company, and before its expiration date, presents no problem to use in making formula for the infants.

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Not necessary: Bottled water is supposed to be good for use . AS long as your your baby does not get any diarrhea or vomitting or any other illness ,. ,but to be sure better you boil it and let it cool before using it .

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