When is it safe to start using tap water instead of cooled boiled water?
Tap water heated in the microwave and left to stand for a minute before putting in formula is faster then waiting for boiled water to cool down (even when placing it in cool water in a container to speed things up some) so I’d like to know when I can start using tap water. The only time I do this now is at the shops because they only have microwaves available not kettles to boil water in. For answerer #2 – our tap water has fluoride in it already. Do some research about the water in your area to make sure, but I’ve read many times (and learned in a lab) that water straight from the tap is cleaner than even bottled water. Personally, I felt safer using the tap water than water that’s been in a plastic container for a while. For both of my preemie girls I used tap water at room temp form the beginning. I guess in the end it’s what YOU feel is safe for your baby.
