Nursery Water vs Boiled Water and Other Formula Safety Tips! - Happy Hour w/ Dr Young

[@alanna4858]

Hi, your advice sounds sooo much easier than the recommendations here in the UK. We are told to sterilise bottles every use, sterilised and dried/constructed bottles can be kept for 24 hours. We are told now that formula bottles have to be made up only immediately before feeding and kept a max 1 hour before being discarded. The bulk making up thing was apparently ok 12 years ago when I had my middle son but not ok now. Now I use a perfect prep machine which hits the formula with a shot of boiling then cold filtered water. It’s much quicker than waiting on a kettle to cool every time but I don’t think they’re without issue, ie, I put the formula in before the shot of hot water but I didn’t think this might compromise the minerals in there until now. We don’t have purified water/nursery water in the UK. I’m in Scotland and we have fantastic, fresh soft water (not hard water that causes limescale like England). Why are the recommendations so different here? My baby is 2 months old now would he be ok with your recommendations? Thanks

[@Carlie_flower]

Thank you! I'm wondering, could we use distilled or bottled water if we are out on a trip and cannot boil water?

[@luryanl454]

There are electric hot water boilers/carafes that can keep water at 160°F. Most of us East Asians use them to drink warm drinks. I also usually boil the water prior to pouring into that but that also means the water becomes too hot for a while.

[@FilAmCoach]

Hi Doctor Bridget, Your video was very informative and down to earth. Its a huge help we have a 3 week old baby boy and I been concerned about everything that you mentioned in your video.. Good job..

[@Lilian4you]

Must the water be boiled? I've been making my baby's formula with nursery water or distilled water for infant formula but i don't boil. I just mix directly into the baby bottle and ready to feed my baby. She is too impatient for all the boiling lol. Hope that is not an issue.

[@chanelj60]

I’ve been storing the boiled water in a thermometer it keeps it pretty warm and it saves time . I would like to hear your opinion on this , is this okay?

[@MotherlyEssence]

So much information! I love it! Thank you so much!!

[@cindyding59]

Finally someone who has answered my questions about the boiling water and nursery water.

[@mandylewis3611]

Thanks for this video. I would love to hear your opinion on this: ideally I would like to stick with ready to feed formula with baby #3 due next month. Looking at Similac pro advanced... as far as I know, it isn't available in RTF form. Should I buy similac advanced in liquid (regular or non GMO) or purchase the powder forms of pro advanced and deal with the inconvenience factor? TIA

[@evamz9584]

Boiling water is free 👀 Me: where?

[@Chloe-dv9hf]

wow, in the UK the guidelines are much stricter! we’re told to sterilise everything after every use, make formula on demand with freshly boiled water that has been cooled for 20 mins, etc..

[@wonderland2023]

They're better

[@Carlie_flower]

Pretty sure that's what they recommend in US too but she's just saying she knows not everyone is gonna do that. Most people won't.

[@waynelowitt4229]

I am special needs I am very small my mom needs something for me for spitup and colic and crying for me

[@Legal.Knievel]

Is it safe to put it in the fridge when it's still 158°? Things often turn sour if you put them in the fridge while they're still hot/warm.

[@BabyFormulaExpert]

Yes, the hot water is what kills the bacteria. Once it is thoroughly mixed, it is safe to put it in the refrigerator.

[@lupitaa03]

Hello! My baby is 4 months and I have always used the Nursery water but recently but just realized that it contains fluoride and other added minerals. Is this safe? I’ve found some controversial readings online and now I don’t know what to do!

[@lili_reyes137]

Fluoride is a neurotoxin

[@sub2sped822]

How long do you need to boil water for powder formula (I never knew you couldn’t use powder right away)? Both the formulas I was looking at for this baby are only available in powdered form and while we are trying to avoid formula for first six months if we have to go to it earlier I’d like to make it properly (best way for baby to digest).

[@kassenbana1242]

do i need to boil a distilled water?

[@kseniyakhan9064]

Hi, thankful for your channel! I am wondering if it is ok to use the pitcher method with HiPP Anti Reflux? Doing the whole boiling step as you described but I am not sure if its Ok.. the formula is super thick and baby seems fine taking it, but just want expect opinion. Thank you for your time

[@larakay3440]

Love hipp! We used hipp Dutch bio combiotik Found it was the best.. and she never got sick. Always boiled water to kill any bacteria in formula. American formula is terrible. Gerber terrible.

[@RyleneHindley]

Is boiling tap water ok? Or should it be bottled water?

[@BabyFormulaExpert]

Absolutely!

[@chicofromph33nix64]

DONT BOIL TAP WATER.. IT CONCETRATES THE HEAVY METALS AND FLUORIDE.. AVOID FLUORIDE LIKE THE PLAGUE.... IT CALSIFIES THE PINEAL GLAND/AKA 3RD EYE

[@rebeccanavagh2567]

Is distilled water ok to use with formula? Spring water? It looks like Nursery water varies from brand to brand! So much to consider on top of the formula itself

[@BabyFormulaExpert]

These should be OK as long as your baby is healthy and older than 8 weeks. If younger than 8 weeks check with your doc. They’ll probably tell you it’s fine, but some are really conservative and prefer sterile (boiled) water before 7 weeks....

[@raymarren3696]

@@BabyFormulaExpert boiling fossit water is okaay ? what about alkaline water is it fine to boil also or ?

[@chicofromph33nix64]

@@raymarren3696 yoooo... do not boil tap water.. it is full of heavy metals and fluoride.. when you boil,the pure water vapors vaporize,leaving with less water that is now concentrated... STAY FAR AWAY FROM FLUORIDE...

[@nyiakeys7259]

can i use tap boiled water?

[@entrepreneurmamaasmr4530]

Thank u so much idk what I would do with out you

[@rsarahi14]

Hi! So I use the Dr.Brown mixer pitcher. I make 32 oz. I boil water and fill it up about 15 oz, then add room temperature filtered water and then mix the formula in. The I stick it in the refrigerator and I pour into bottles every time I need to give my baby a bottle, but by the time I give it to her it’s cold so I use the Dr.Brown bottle warmer.... is what I’m doing okay? Gosh I hope I get a response lol

[@BabyFormulaExpert]

Hi! so to follow these guidelines, you should boil ALL 32 oz, wait for it to cool to 158 and then pour that into the pitcher with the powder. This is because filtered water is not sterile. Once it's all mixed, it's absolutely fine to put it in the fridge (for up to 24 hours), and warm up the bottles in a bottle warmer. DON'T panic if you haven't been doing this - obviously your baby is just fine :) Also, once she is over the 3 month mark (and otherwise healthy and wasn't premature), then you can switch to just using tap/filtered water to mix.... no more need to sterilize! You're doing a great job Mama!

[@rsarahi14]

Baby Formula Expert 😍😍😍 thank you very very much! I’m going to have to buy a thermometer for the water lol thank you! Your channel has really helped me become an informed buyer and I’ve been able to help some family members with formula information and I always send them the link to your channel lol happy new year!!!!

[@michellelarin1951]

Subsequent to this, how do you sterilize that pitcher? It looks too large to boil in a pot. Or do you not need to sterilize the pitcher?

[@rsarahi14]

Michelle Larin well I suppose you don’t have to sterilize the pitcher and it’s actually not that big lol but just as you don’t sterilize your bottles each time you use them, I guess it would be the same with the pitcher?

[@21gonza21]

What are you doing with an organic formula?? You said hydrolyzed proteins is better then organic, which there is no hydrolyzed organic formula out there...

[@avtfury]

there is now! plum organic gentle

[@bridgetmateyka8619]

I did not know that liquid formulas does not have a prebiotic.. I am currently using Similac pro advance liquid formula and The packaging still says it has the 2-FL HMO in it and I assumed this included a prebiotic... should I be adding a prebiotic?

[@lizamarie3472]

Does not have a probiotic. Ready to feed can contain a prebiotic. But you can add probiotic drops so that your baby still benefits from them.

[@moniquesloan5871]

I currently use neocate which is a amino acid base formula for my daughter because of a milk allergy! Do you have any tips?

[@chicofromph33nix64]

Raw unpasteurized milk won't trigger any allergies.. plz look into it

[@ruudkarody2603]

Hi. Dr Young, I am a new mam, and i want to give my baby nestle good star powder. please where i can contact with you ? from Canada.

[@Gods.dopest.creation]

She is the bomb!

[@chicofromph33nix64]

DO NOT BOIL.. IT CONCENTRATES ALL THE HEAVY MEATALS AND FLUORIDE...

[@normabarros3124]

I'm wondering after I boil my water with no formula can I leave it out or do I have to put the water in the fridge?

[@purplegum1383]

Same question did you figure it out

[@normabarros3124]

@@purplegum1383 no we just use arrow head bottled water

[@laurazatirka2995]

What about microwave sterilizers? Do you think they really do a good enough job? Or should I still boil at least once per week?

[@BabyFormulaExpert]

microwave sterilizers should work. My (very minor) concern is if there is "gunk" on the equipment, then bacteria can hide inside. Boiling submerges all parts of the bottles/pieces so should penetrate more (in theory). But honestly we're splitting hairs. If you put clean parts in the microwave sterilizers bags, then I am very happy with the job it does!

[@andy14744]

Would the 158 degrees F water cause the degradation of any heat sensitive nutrients in the formula like MFGM or lactoferrin in Enfamil Enspire ?

[@aprilchoate78]

Divya Arun yes it does don’t listen to anything this lady is telling you call the number on the back of the formula or ask the baby’s doctor. If you put the formula in 158 degrees it kills everything.

[@andy14744]

I called Enfamil company and they said to mix with room temperature water only. My baby's doctor did not have any answers when I asked her if the heat can cause degradation of nutrients. I think 158 degrees F can cause loss of some vitamins but not sure its bad for the other components. But what Dr Young is recommending is what the WHO and CDC also are recommending to sterilize the powder to get rid of any possible cronobacter in the powder. Feeling very confused as to why WHO/CDC recommend a temperature that the formula makers can't comply with :(

[@dumbblone36]

Would 158 degree water kill the probiotics in Gerber gentle?

[@BabyFormulaExpert]

GREAT question!! Honestly, I don't know the tolerance level of that particular strain. We obviously know that they thrive at 98 degrees, and will have a tolerance level around that range. My guess would be that it reduces the number of viable cells but does not completely kill all of them. The 158 degrees kill cronobacter - which is a dangerous, but fragile bacteria. The probiotic strains are more robust.

[@michelleteresa6426]

24 oras

[@HangT1te]

Great information! Being a new dad of a newborn is tough because there’s so much information! You nailed it and answered all my questions in this video!! Cheers!

[@sammieanderson912]

What about well water

[@wonderland2023]

Bottled water? Or water and formula made in a Tommie tippie formula maker?