Feeding infants is a major concern for parents, and the choice of liquids used to prepare the bottle is no exception. In this article, we'll try to answer these two questions:
- Can you cut a bottle with water?
- And which water is best for diluting milk powder?
CONTENTS :
- Breast milk in the bottle? Nothing more to say
- How much water should I add to a bottle of milk powder?
- A few precautions when using tap water to prepare your baby's bottle
- Conclusion
Breast milk in the bottle? Nothing more to say!
If you plan to cut the bottle of breast milk with water, it's a waste of time. In fact, breast milk already contains all you need to properly moisturize and nourish your baby.
L'on-demand breastfeeding allows you to meet your child's needs, and is generally sufficient on its own. However, in the event of dehydration, for example following vomiting or diarrhoea, your paediatrician may prescribe a medicinal solution (usually a powder to be diluted) to rapidly rehydrate your child.
The rest of the time, you won't need to you won't need to supplement baby's diet in the first few months of life if you're breast-feeding. What's more, although water may seem harmless, repeated dilution of breast milk could deprive your baby of the nutrients essential to his development by reducing the quantity of milk produced by the mother.
We strongly advise against giving your baby fizzy or sugary drinks. Added sugars and carbonated components are not adapted to his developing digestive system. Breast milk or formula milk, prepared as recommended, are the only liquids needed to ensure your baby's well-being. Water can be introduced around the age of six monthsin small quantities, at the same time as diversification of foods.
How much water should I add to a bottle of milk powder?
If breast-feeding is not possible or difficult, powdered milk can be used. powdered milk is the ideal alternative. In this case, you'll need to mix it with drinking water, with no contraindications to consumption, to obtain a preparation worthy of the name!
1. If you choose bottled water...
Bottled water can be considered when tap water presents quality or safety problems. It is important to choose brands recommended by by paediatricians and which meet all the criteria set out in the decree of 14/07/2007. Options include Mont Roucours, which has been 100% approved for infants.
Be sure to check the labels to make sure there are no additives harmful to babies. Choose water with a neutral neutral to slightly acidic pH (between 6 and 7), as excessively alkaline water could upset the acid balance balance of baby's stomach and upset digestion.
2. If you choose tap water
In France, tap water is subject to strict strict quality quality standards and is regularly tested to ensure that it is safe to drink. Always check the quality of water in your area.
If water quality reports are unsatisfactory, or your local authority warns you not to drink it, you should refrain from giving it to your child, even if you use a carafe filter. The filtering water will not make it drinkable. However, it will be able to remove potential contaminants, such as heavy metals (lead, copper), chlorine, traces of tart or even certain pesticides.
A few precautions when using tap water to prepare your baby's bottle
- When preparing a bottle with tap water, be sure to let it run for a few moments. for a few moments before collecting it. before collecting it. This will remove any build-up of substances present in the pipes or drains. This is useful if you've recently moved in, or are staying in a place that isn't occupied all year round.
- If traveling abroad, be sure to about the potability of the water! Or pack a few bottles of water in advance, so you're not caught unprepared. The change of water should not affect your child's digestion or behavior. If this were the case, you would need to contact a doctor urgently to eliminate any risk of bacterial contamination.
- If you are present at an airport or other place of transit at a time when the shops are closed, go to the cafeteria or inspect the lobbies and corridors... You're sure to find a beverage dispenser You're sure to find a vending machine for cold drinks and bottled water, so you won't run out at 3 a.m.! Switching from tap to bottled water will have no impact on your child's health.
Choosing the best options for your baby's well-being also includes choosing the right containers! That's why Elhée has created the innovative innovative Bibrondan innovative medical-grade silicone does not release plastic particles into the milk.
To conclude
Whether you choose bottled water or tap water, the main objective is of course to ensure your baby's health and well-being by providing a safe liquid adapted to his or her needs. Never leave your child without water for too long. Adapt his or her intake to temperature and age.
If you have any doubts or concerns, don't hesitate to consult your paediatrician for advice specific to your situation.
➡ Quick facts:
- It is preferable not dilute breast milkas it already provides all the necessary nutrients.
- If powdered milk is used, thedrinking tap water is an option not forgetting the importance of choosing appropriate feeding bottles.
- L'bottled water can be considered in specific circumstances, by choosing brands recommended by health professionals. Recycling plastic bottles is an additional constraint that needs to be considered.
