Question
Can bottled water be used to prepare infant formula? Are there any warnings about children drinking pure water?
Answer
Long-term consumption of pure water may be harmful to a baby’s health, as it undergoes multiple purification processes, removing bacteria and other contaminants from the water but also eliminating many beneficial minerals for the body, such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, and zinc. Babies cannot obtain these essential minerals from pure water, and prolonged consumption may have adverse effects on their health. Therefore, it is not recommended to boil bottled water before use; if consumption is necessary, it is suggested to heat it appropriately.