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 The idea of providing tainted baby formula to a baby would be a
horrifying thought to anybody, but it’s possible that many mothers are
doing just that, without knowing it. As adults, most of us have a certain amount of resistance to low-level bacteria or protozoa content
in our water. Infants and young children, however, are often much more
susceptible to such impurities, even including those which are
introduced into our water supply deliberately. It isn’t realistic to
expect their young, still-developing bodies to be able to handle the
same levels of impurities as an adult, without suffering some
consequences.
One such intentional (and otherwise, beneficial) compound in your tap
water may be fluoride. Fluoride has been proven to prevent and control
tooth decay in mature teeth. However, when “baby teeth” are still under
the gums, they are susceptible to enamel fluorosis. This is an issue
that the Communicable Disease Center of the federal Department of Health
and Human Services has
investigated in some depth. Any mother feeding formula, mixed with
water, should read what the CDC has to say on the issue.
Many other hazards can exist for newborns and young children, in the
form of bacteria, protozoa, lead, arsenic, cryptosporidium, giardia,
pesticides, chlorine… the list goes on. The levels of these may even be
within acceptable legal limits, but youngsters, particularly infants
that aren’t receiving the natural immunities imparted via breastfeeding,
can be made very ill when exposed to them. An appropriate
filtration system is
advisable, to avoid hazards for the baby. Alternatively, you can buy
bottled water, although, in the long run, that is considerably more
costly than a home filtration system.
Any mother feeding formula should be aware of the risks of mixing the
formula with ordinary tap water, and subsequently giving their child a
bottle of formula that has been tainted. Baby formula is closely
regulated, but contaminated water added to the bottle can undo that.
Link to
Is Tainted Baby Formula Putting Your Child at
Risk?
http://www.universalwater.net/Tainted_Baby_Formula.htm
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