Can I use mineral water to make milk powder? What kind of water should I use to make milk powder for my baby?

After the baby is born, in order to supplement the nutrients and protein needed for physical development, mothers usually feed the baby milk powder. But I don’t know what kind of water should be used to make milk. Can I use mineral water to make milk powder for the baby?

Spring water is rich in minerals, but contains too much phosphate and calcium phosphate. Infants’ digestive functions are not yet fully developed. Long-term use of mineral water to mix milk can cause indigestion and constipation in infants. Doctors still recommend using drinking water to mix formula milk. This is because the drinking water currently used in households has been scientifically processed and meets quality standards.

Different brands of infant formula have different requirements for mixing temperature. For example, the best mixing temperature of Japanese Meiji formula is 70°C, and the best mixing temperature of Cialis is 37°C. This is mainly related to the product process. Therefore, the water temperature for mixing formula should refer to the temperature marked on the can. The most direct way is to buy a thermometer, but this is not convenient to operate. You can use the skin on the inside of your wrist to measure the temperature. This part is more sensitive and it is better to feel warm but not hot. The temperature will be about 50-70℃.

Plain water is the best choice, especially for babies. Plain water refers to water that can be drunk directly or tap water that has been boiled and cooled. If mothers are concerned about the quality of their own water pipes, they can turn on the tap and let the water run for two minutes before using it in the morning.

Generally speaking, it is not necessary to give your baby mineral water or purified water for a long time, especially mineral water, to avoid excessive minerals. However, if the local tap water is of poor quality or "hard" (more minerals), you can consider using bottled mineral water or purified water instead of tap water.

Wash your hands before mixing milk powder. When mixing milk powder, generally use water that is not less than 70℃. The prepared milk should be cooled to a suitable temperature before feeding it to the baby, but be careful not to leave the prepared milk at room temperature for more than two hours.

Pour the water first, then add the milk powder. The order of the two may seem like a small problem, but it will lead to different concentrations of the milk powder. If you add the milk powder first and then the water, the milk powder will be thick. Therefore, you must add water first according to the ratio on the milk powder box, and then add the appropriate amount of milk powder.

Stir in the same direction to fully mix the water and milk powder. The speed should not be too fast. If there are bubbles, wait for a while until the bubbles disappear before giving it to the baby. You can also prepare several meals at a time, put them into bottles and put them in the refrigerator. Heat them in water before drinking. Remember to check the temperature after heating. The prepared formula milk in the refrigerator needs to be consumed within 24 hours. If there is any left, pour it out and do not give it to the baby.