What water is best for a baby?
Whether it’s meeting a baby’s fluid needs or preparing bottles, it’s important to choose the water you use carefully. Unlike adults, babies are approximately 75% water. Their fluid needs are significantly higher. Moisture leaks through the skin, and their kidneys are not yet mature enough to eliminate toxins. To avoid potential overload, it’s therefore recommended to give them water with a low mineral content and small amounts of nitrates, magnesium, sodium, calcium, or other nutrients, as recommended by the ANSES (French Agency for Food, Environment, and Occupational Health).
Water bottles designed for babies usually have labels indicating their suitability. You might find statements like “suitable for hydrating infants” or “suitable for preparing infant formula.” Which water should you choose for your baby? Evian Natural Mineral Water is an excellent choice.
Tap Water or Bottled Water: Which Option is Better for Your Baby?
Giving fluids to an infant or preparing bottles often involves choosing between tap water and bottled water. Both options can be suitable, provided certain precautions are taken.
Tap water can be used if it meets current quality standards and if the municipality does not have high levels of nitrates or other undesirable substances. However, this option requires regular checking with local health authorities and avoiding using water from older pipes, which may contain lead.
Bottled water suitable for infants is an easy and safe alternative. Some natural waters with low mineral content are labeled as suitable for formula or infant feeding. This designation guarantees a stable composition that meets the needs of young children.
