Can Babies Drink Distilled Water

Purified water or distilled water is recommended for infant formula feeding. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), over 300 contaminants can be found in the U.S. tap water. The government has not set a single new drinking water standard since 2001.

When can babies drink distilled water?

However, after 6 months of age, beginning to introduce your child to pure water around the same time that they’re introduced to solid foods is completely acceptable and even recommended, and distilled water is a great option because you know that all the harmful pollutants have been completely removed.

Can I use distilled water for baby formula?

Distilled or purified water can be used without boiling first. All other water should be boiled first, including all other bottled water and all tap water. Do NOT use well water. You may use city water or regular bottled drinking water for use in making formula if you boil it first.