Shouldn’t my baby be exposed to some bacteria to help build his immune system?
When it comes to waterborne disease, exposure during infancy can do more harm than good. Infants can quickly dehydrate during the first 12 months of life which can be fatal if not treated quickly. Moreover, for many waterborne diseases exposure does not build resistance. Amebiasis, for instance, must be treated each and every time it is contracted. Exposing an infant to harmful waterborne diseases is simply not worth the risk. This is why the World Health Organization and other leading health authorities recommend using only STERILIZED WATER during first 12 months.
