Frequently Asked Questions
What is fluoride?
Fluoride is a mineral that is found naturally throughout the world. It is present to some extent in all food and water and is ingested by humans on a daily basis.1,2
What is the benefit of fluoride?
Fluoride makes the outer layer of teeth, the enamel, stronger.2,3
What is fluorosis?
Dental fluorosis occurs when white specks appear on the teeth and is the result of too much fluoride. Most dental fluorosis is mild and barely visible. Dental fluorosis is not health threatening. It is a cosmetic condition and in more severe cases, it can be treated by a dentist.1
Should we stop drinking fluoridated water because dental fluorosis is occurring?
Fluoridation of drinking water is still the most economical means of getting the proven protection that fluoride gives to teeth.1 Children need fluoride protection while their teeth are developing.1
Is drinking water with fluoride safe for my child?
Yes. The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends that children younger than three years of age should not drink water with fluoride levels much more than 0.7 (parts per million) ppm and that water with fluoride levels much above 0.7 ppm should not be used to mix with formulas.3,5
Nursery® Water has a fluoride level of 0.7 ppm or less. Consult with your pediatrician or dental professional if you have questions.
For full information on fluoride levels for children, visit the Canadian Paediatric Society at http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/healthybodies/healthyteeth.htm.
Does Nursery® Water have to be refrigerated?
Refrigeration of Nursery® Water is not required prior to or after opening. Always make sure to replace the cap after opening and put the unused portion aside on a kitchen counter. Never store the water near solvents (like cleaning supplies) or food with strong odors. Also, do not store Nursery® Water in direct sunlight.
What makes Nursery® Water special?
Nursery® Water is steam distilled water with added fluoride. Nursery® Water can be mixed directly with formula (refer to formula label instructions) or put in a bottle.
Nursery® Water uses DISTILLED WATER as its base. Distilled water is produced by filtering source water through sand and activated carbon to remove chlorine, unpleasant taste and odor as well as sediment and trihalomethanes. This filtered water is converted to steam in a stainless steel distiller. Dissolved contaminants are left behind as the water is vaporized and condensed. The water is then bottled after being filtered through one-micron filters and ozonated. Finally, fluoride, in the amount of up to 0.7 ppm or less is added, which conforms to fluoride levels recommended by the Canadian Paediatric Society for babies and toddlers under three years of age.3,5
Do I need to boil Nursery® Water before using?
You do not need to boil Nursery® Water before use. Nursery® is a steam distilled water with added fluoride that has gone through a stringent purification process.
The process starts with filtration where impurities are removed, followed by steam distillation, resulting in a pure drinking water. Next, minerals like magnesium, calcium, and potassium are added back to Nursery®, giving the water a pure fresh taste. Finally, micron filtration ensures clarity and product quality. The last step is ozonation, which disinfects the water.
What is the shelf life for Nursery® Water?
After the bottle is opened, there is no time sensitive shelf life, but it is important to properly handle and store Nursery® Water.
When mixing Nursery® Water with formula, it is important that you pour the water into a clean bottle first and then add the correct amount of formula. Formula particles that enter the bottle of Nursery® Water may cause mold to form if not handled properly.
Refrigeration of Nursery® Water is not required prior to or after opening. However, it is appropriate to replace the cap after opening and put the unused portion aside in a location such as the kitchen counter or pantry as well as the refrigerator.
Why are minerals added to Nursery® Water?
Calcium, magnesium and potassium are added for taste. At the levels used, they do not provide any nutritional benefits.
At what age can babies be given Nursery® Water?
According to pediatric doctors, if a mother is NOT breastfeeding and chooses to use powdered formula, Nursery® Water can be mixed directly with formula. Refer to the formula instructions or consult your pediatrician for feeding instructions.
If using Nursery® Water in addition to feedings, this normally can begin at six months. Again, consult your pediatric doctor.
Since Nursery® Water is distilled, is it sterile?
No. Nursery® Water, like any bottled water, is not considered sterile.
Why is my bottle of Nursery® Water discolored or have mold?
In most cases, discoloration is caused when particles of formula inadvertently enter the bottle of Nursery® Water when preparing your child's bottle. When mixing Nursery® Water with formula, it is important that you pour the water into a clean bottle first and then add the correct amount of formula. Formula particles that enter the bottle of Nursery® Water may also cause mold if not handled properly.
I thought babies couldn't be given fluoride. Can I give my baby Nursery® Water if it has fluoride?
Yes. The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends that children younger than three years of age should not drink water with fluoride levels much more than 0.7 ppm and that water with fluoride levels much above 0.7 ppm should not be used to mix with formulas.3,5 Nursery® Water has a fluoride level of 0.7 ppm or less. Consult with your physician or dental professional if you have questions.
If I use Nursery® Water do I still give my child fluoride supplements?
Nursery® Water is NOT a fluoride supplement. Consult your physician if using other fluoridated products and consult your dental professional for appropriate oral hygiene practices.
The label says Nursery® Water is “sodium free”, but the ingredients list "sodium fluoride." How can you say it is sodium free?
Federal regulations allow products to be labeled as "sodium free" if the level of sodium is less than five milligrams per liter in an eight ounce serving.4 The level of sodium in Nursery® Water falls below this level.
Is Nursery® Water an electrolyte solution?
Nursery® Water is a bottled water, and does NOT contain electrolytes and should never be used as a nutritional supplement.
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