Is Nursery Water Safe for Your Baby?

Is fluoride in water safe for my child?

Yes. The American Dental Association (ADA) continues to support water fluoridation at the optimal range of 0.7 to 1.2 parts per million (ppm), as determined by the United States Public Health Service (USPHS). According to the ADA, infant formula can be mixed with water that is fluoride free or contains low levels of fluoride. Babies less than one year old need less fluoride than everyone else. That’s why Nursery® Water has a fluoride level of 0.7 ppm or less.

Other sources that contain fluoride, according to the ADA, are fluoride toothpaste, fluoride mouth rinse, doctor prescribed fluoride dietary supplements, or naturally occurring fluoride in drinking water.

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Preventing Cavities in Children

Children's teeth are susceptible to cavities as soon as they appear. Cavities are caused when plaque, a sticky film containing bacteria, builds up on teeth during the day and is fed by the sugar and carbohydrates your child eats. The plaque becomes acidic and can dissolve tooth enamel, resulting in a cavity.

Poor oral hygiene and lots of sugary snacks and drinks top the list of cavity-causing culprits.

To lessen exposure to harmful bacteria, keep your baby’s pacifier clean and try not to contaminate their food or drinks. You might be surprised to learn, for example, that tasting your baby’s food to see if it’s too hot and then using the same spoon to feed him/her can pass cavity-causing bacteria to them.

Clean your child’s gums with gauze. Don’t wait for the first tooth to emerge to start daily oral care.

Brush and floss your child’s teeth. As soon as their first teeth come in, start brushing; when they all come in, start flossing.

Your child should visit the dentist within six months of his/her first tooth appearing. See a pediatric dentist regularly for cleanings and examinations.

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Preventing Tooth Decay - How Nursery Water Can Help

Prolonged contact with almost any liquid other than water can cause something called baby bottle tooth decay (BBTD). Putting your baby to bed with a bottle of formula, milk, juice, soda or sugar water is one cause; giving him sweet drinks several times a day is another. Liquid from the bottle builds up in the mouth, the natural or added sugars change to acid and the acid starts dissolving the teeth, causing them to decay. BBTD can severely damage baby teeth and can also affect permanent teeth.


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Distilled Water vs. Boiled Water for Babies

Many parents might wonder why they should use a safe distilled water for baby formula as opposed to boiling their own water. This is simply because boiling water, although it will remove some impurities, may leave behind many others 3. Nursery® Water makes sure that when you use steam distilled water for baby formula not only has it gone through a stringent purification process, but a lower level of fluoride has been added. The American Dental Association (ADA) continues to support water fluoridation at the optimal range of 0.7 to 1.2 parts per million (ppm), as determined by the United States Public Health Service (USPHS). According to the ADA, infant formula can be mixed with water that is fluoride free or contains low levels of fluoride. Babies less than one year old need less fluoride than everyone else because they are so small. That’s why Nursery® Water has a fluoride level of 0.7 ppm or less. The refreshing taste of Nursery® Water due to the extensive purification process will provide an added bonus as your child is sure to enjoy it.

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Why is Using Distilled Water for Infant Formula Important to Your Child’s Health?

The primary purpose for using distilled water for infant formula that is purified is for safety. Because your baby does not yet have a fully developed immune system, it is important to use safe distilled water for baby formula 1. Many pediatricians recommend either boiling water for infant formula or using bottled distilled water, which can be more convenient. Nursery® is a purified water that is processed by steam distillation for purity with added fluoride and comes in convenient one gallon bottles so it’s easy to keep a supply on hand for mixing with cereals and formulas. According to Dr. Benjamin Spock, most ready-to-feed formula does not contain fluoride2. If you use ready-to-feed formula on a regular basis, you may want to consider adding Nursery® Water to your little one's diet. Consult your pediatrician if you have any questions.

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