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Susan S
I have a 9 week old daughter who I breastfeed but supplement with formula 1 oz to 3 oz daily. I JUST READ at BabyCenter.com that the water is supposed to be boiled first when making powdered formula but we've NEVER done this. We use filtered tap water. I also never boiled her bottles in water before first use -- only washed them in hot soapy water. My daughter has been healthy. But what have I put her at risk for?
I can't believe this would be so important that no one told me I had to do this. Is sterilizing water that important or just another suggestion out there?
We have community water ... a well that feeds the community and is monitored by a private company. We use a filter on our tap too.
I am waiting for a call back from my pediatrician...
I supplement due to a low milk supply. Yes, I pump, using a Medela Doubl Electric Pump. I also take Fenugreek and Blessed Thistle. Please just answer the question.
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No you haven't put her at risk. My baby's doctor told me that giving her regular water from the tap helps build up immunities. I was using nursery water for the first few months and still do here and there. I didn't boil my bottles either just washed them in hot water as well. So far she seems to be doing fine no problems. I think its just a suggestion to sterilize things. I had a friend who sterilized everything that had to do with her baby for the first year. That baby is now allergic to everything and is always sick.. If your really worried about using tap water just buy Nursery water with added Fluoride. Hope this helps
mother of 2 girls 4months 9years
No you haven't put her at risk. My baby's doctor told me that giving her regular water from the tap helps build up immunities. I was using nursery water for the first few months and still do here and there. I didn't boil my bottles either just washed them in hot water as well. So far she seems to be doing fine no problems. I think its just a suggestion to sterilize things. I had a friend who sterilized everything that had to do with her baby for the first year. That baby is now allergic to everything and is always sick.. If your really worried about using tap water just buy Nursery water with added Fluoride. Hope this helps
mother of 2 girls 4months 9years
When should a baby start sleeping alone in a bedroom of his own?
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My son is 7 months old and some time for naps he sleeps in his room in is crib but at night......he is in our bedroom in his playpen. I have read on my favorite childcare website Baby Center [ www.babycenter.com ] that doctors say that baby's can sleep in there own room as of the first night home from the hospital. Also, that after 6 months you do not need to use a baby monitor. That is what the experts say but..........
I have tried putting him in his own room at night and I freak out. Mind you I am very deep sleeper, my husband usually has to wake me up for the baby. So I am paranoid. My husband on the other hand has no problem with letting him sleep in his room as long as the monitir is on. SO pretty much there is a difference of opionion.
This is what I think, has your child had any problems sleeping? has your child given you any reason to give you cause for alarm? If No, then the answers is when YOU are ready. You need to be able to get a full nights rest [or you know the best amount you can get] without worrying about your little one.
If yes, wait until those problems resolve themselves first.
But, a litte unsolicitated parental advice that I am just learning......The longer you wait the worse it is going to be. Not just for you but also for your little ones. Babies are learning so much everyday at night they want to sleep where they are comfortable and change leads to long hours of crying, sometimes.
Just be prepared for whatever you chose to do. Look at the website if you get frustrated, they have hundreds of articles when it comes to children and babies sleeping,eating, dressing, walking,teething, gas problems, etc. and where and how on those things.
Good luck.
My son is 7 months old and some time for naps he sleeps in his room in is crib but at night......he is in our bedroom in his playpen. I have read on my favorite childcare website Baby Center [ www.babycenter.com ] that doctors say that baby's can sleep in there own room as of the first night home from the hospital. Also, that after 6 months you do not need to use a baby monitor. That is what the experts say but..........
I have tried putting him in his own room at night and I freak out. Mind you I am very deep sleeper, my husband usually has to wake me up for the baby. So I am paranoid. My husband on the other hand has no problem with letting him sleep in his room as long as the monitir is on. SO pretty much there is a difference of opionion.
This is what I think, has your child had any problems sleeping? has your child given you any reason to give you cause for alarm? If No, then the answers is when YOU are ready. You need to be able to get a full nights rest [or you know the best amount you can get] without worrying about your little one.
If yes, wait until those problems resolve themselves first.
But, a litte unsolicitated parental advice that I am just learning......The longer you wait the worse it is going to be. Not just for you but also for your little ones. Babies are learning so much everyday at night they want to sleep where they are comfortable and change leads to long hours of crying, sometimes.
Just be prepared for whatever you chose to do. Look at the website if you get frustrated, they have hundreds of articles when it comes to children and babies sleeping,eating, dressing, walking,teething, gas problems, etc. and where and how on those things.
Good luck.
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