Can fluoridated water be used to make up infant formula?
Bottled water with added fluoride is nutritionally equivalent to fluoridated tap water and can be safely used by all population groups. However, it is important that infant formulas are prepared safely. Plain bottled water (but not natural or sparkling mineral water or soda water) may be used to prepare infant formulas. Any water used to prepare infant formulas should be boiled and cooled before use according to instructions. Further information on the preparation of infant formula is available from the National Health and Medical Research Council’s publication Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescentsin Australia incorporating the Infant Feeding Guidelines for Health Workers(2003) (see www.nhmrc.gov.au/PUBLICATIONS/synopses/dietsyn.htm#large ) or the Ministry of Health’s publicationFood and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Infants and Toddlers (aged 0-2. A Background Paper.
