Making sure the water you’re using to prepare your baby’s food and bottles is safe can be tough. While in most communities, tap water is considered safe to drink, you’re still potentially putting your wee one’s brand new stomach at risk for potential gastrointestinal troubles and can never be 100% sure what’s in it.
That’s why Nursery water, which has been around and trusted for the last 70 years, is such an essential part of daily life with a baby.
Demineralized by steam distillation, as well as ozonised and filtered, you can be sure that Nursery water is a pure, clean product to offer your child.
It’s great not only for keeping little ones hydrated, but also for making formula or homemade baby food or cereal. I’ve always personally, as a formula feeding mama to both my boys, loved it for making bottles. It always gave me the peace of mind knowing I was using the cleanest water available to feed them with, and found it extra useful while camping in the summers and not always having clean water readily available.
I also enjoyed having Nursery water handy when traveling, as it was easy and convenient to stash a jug in the trunk or cooler – whether it be beach days or visits to Gran’s house, you knew the water you were using to mix bottles and cereal was consistent and clean.
For more more information on Nursery water, please be sure to check out their website here.
Nursery water is available for purchase in Canada at Walmart and Toys R Us.
This post was sponsored and compensated by Nursery water and Parents Canada and is entirely my honest opinion and review.
I am about to get real here – what is one of the most hotly debated, and let’s be honest, judged topics surrounding parenthood. It is not “do I drink coffee while I am pregnant”. Nor is it Montessori versus local school board. No, those topics are child’s play compared to the lively discussions surrounding breast versus bottle.
As most of you know, Alessandro is my second child. Even though work has been crazy busy, I have loved every aspect of my pregnancy and second-time-around motherhood. I have treasured the special moments and have made a conscious effort to be present for every milestone. Daminano and I have made all our decisions together, determining what is best for our family. So, when we decided to both breast and formula feed, we did so together. We researched and equipped ourselves with information: what formula to use, how to create the best bond between parents and baby and how to ensure our newest addition to the family is getting the best possible start in life. Together, we decided Nursery water was the best to mix with formula.
I made the choice to bottle feed for a number of reasons. For example, with my first pregnancy, I did not enjoy pumping and found it to be painful. I wanted Daminano to help with feeding Alessandro, so we agreed that formula mixed with Nursery water was a great option. Also, with my busy schedule, I needed the flexibility to feed him on the go or to have someone help me with feeding. There were other reasons, but these two were my primary ones.
What made us choose Nursery water over simply turning on the tap? Well, for starters we all know that it isn’t just as simple as turning on the tap. The water has to be boiled and then cooled. I simply do not have time for that. I also like that Nursery water is distilled and that I can choose to use it with or without fluoride (another hot topic! But let’s not go there). In addition to using it in his formula, I add the Nursery water to the baby cereal I am feeding Alessandro. I like to know the water is distilled and good for him.
Since starting to use Nursery water with Gianmarco, I have decided to also use it with Alessandro. I use it when watering down his juice at snack time or when I make him a sippy cup of water for our nightly neighbourhood walks.
I know this will always be a hot button topic for moms. But really, I am happy with our decision and the knowledge that our kids are getting clean, distilled water. Nursery water gives me that much needed peace of mind.
Disclosure – While we were compensated, the opinions expressed are our own.
Welcome to motherhood! Oh and welcome to all the influences from one side or another. Breastfeeding to formula feeding, cloth diapers to disposables – the possibilities are endless.
I promise not to bore you with endless statistics and facts, just a simple read on how Nursery water is the “Game Changer” in my crazy-formula-feeding, two-under-two world!
I’m sure there are many of you moms out there that are just as overwhelmed and tired of (exhausted is what I really meant to say) trying to make it to that magical bedtime routine every day. Let’s face it, some days are better than others, and as time goes on, everything does get just a little easier.
My newfound discovery of #NurseryWater is why I want to share my crazy life with you!
I’m a young mom, who recently moved to a rural community from the big city. I have a two-year-old daughter and an eight-month-old son.
I had my first little babe back in 2016, and I convinced myself that if I didn’t breastfeed I would be ashamed!
I couldn’t let it slide; I took all the courses, and I spoke to lactation consultants; I even hired a home nurse to come and help me, teach me and guide me to get this whole breastfeeding thing down pat.
But deep down, aside from all of the guidance and “helpful” advice I was receiving, it just wasn’t for me. However, the guilt held me down; I made it to 6 months – barely.
And that was that. The end of one thing and the beginning of another.
Formula provided both my babes with the nutrition they needed, when I just couldn’t handle one more cracked nipple. If you’re a mom like me – who switched to formula feeding after giving breastfeeding a shot, then you get my drift, momma.
In my first few attempts at formula feeding, I figured it was just as easy as reading the label, and bingo – all set. I mean, how hard could it be, right?
But, no. There’s tons of info, what to use what not to use. Which bottle will work best for my baby? Will they want a warmer bottle? Will they drink it cold? Is this formula too harsh on babe? There are so many questions – before you even consider if the water source could play an issue.
Nursery water – Perfectly ready for me to use, right then and there.
Had I known then the convenience and security it has brought to my formula feeding lifestyle, I would have jumped on the bandwagon a whole two years ago!
So let’s get to the point.
SINCE I’VE FOUND NURSERY WATER – THERE’S NO TURNING BACK
Nursery water is so practical, more than just for formula feeders! It’s 2018 – we can’t deny that we live in a world where convenience and “best” for baby are our top priorities. Nursery water gives you that convenience of being right there, when you need it – wherever you need it. It also gives you total confidence that your baby is getting the best, safest “treated” water that we can serve them.
Whether you live out in the country living on a well water supply, or in-town on a town water supply, both have their pros and cons. Living in the country means you generally are sourcing your water directly from the property you reside at, which is great for saving money on that monthly water bill, but what about the groundwater contaminants that can quickly pollute your water source.
Groundwater sources are fresh tasting, but can be aesthetically unpleasant from hard minerals in the ground. Such minerals can be iron, manganese, sulphur and magnesium. All of which can contribute to hard water, odors within the water as well as physical colour within the water.
In-town you may notice that the water smells like chemicals – generally a chlorine smell. Again, not unsafe for us to drink based on strategic guidelines, but can make the water distasteful and harder on our body. Town water follows guidelines set out by the American Dental Association which recommends that all North Americans drink water that contains added fluoride.
Added at the treatment plant, the fluoride is available in the water to assist us with dental hygiene. The topic of added fluoride can be scary to some, and research to discuss both benefits and losses at the consumer’s level are few and far between. High doses of fluoride, like anything, can be harmful; however, leaving the treatment plant, water carries fluoride ions at 0.7 ppm.
IN-TOWN VS. RURAL
So, overall – in plain language there are pros and cons to both situations.
The benefit of Nursery water means that you can avoid any question – and any further thought about what our fragile little babes are getting their mouths on.
Nursery water is treated at its source by steam distillation, without any chemicals.
Steam distillation is a process where water from its source is distilled (water in its purest form) and then steamed and filtered. By converting the water to steam, dissolved contaminants are left behind. From there, the water is bottled.
Nursery water uses this strategy to ensure that its water is 100% transparent – meaning that what you see on the label is what you’re going to get within the bottle. Nursery water has been trusted for over 70 years – and rightly so!
Nursery water is available in stores all throughout Canada; Walmart, Real Canadian Superstore, Loblaws, Toys R Us and Babies R Us, to name a few. On shelves you can find Nursery water in 4L bottles.
Both of which are great – I keep a large bottle in the fridge, to give to the kids with their meals in an open cup, one in the kitchen where I prepare my youngest babe’s formula bottles (at room temperature), and small travel size bottles in the diaper bag for making bottles on the go – which we do a lot!
MORE THAN JUST FOR ‘BOTTLES’
Nursery water is perfectly ideal for preparing formula – but its use doesn’t just end there!
You can use Nursery water to mix baby cereals with, dilute juices and just for straight-up drinking!
Nursery water is recommended for use for babies from six months to twenty-four months; however, your doctor may recommend using it from birth if you use a well for your water source in home, as fluoride levels could be lower than 0.3ppm.
At six months of age, babies can begin to drink water alone, but prior to, babies should maintain an exclusive breast milk or formula diet. That being said, Nursery water can be boiled for use with formula as well as sipped from an open cup.
Nursery water with Added Fluoride is recommended for babies 6 months+ and Nursery water WITHOUT added Fluoride is perfect for babe right from birth! Speak to your healthcare provider, to see which is best for you.
My journey with Nursery water has gone far beyond my expectations and made life just a little more simple. Who doesn’t want to simplify their life, when we have precious little babes running around, right? Speak to your healthcare provider, and see if Nursery water can be as beneficial to you, as it has been for me!
With convenience, availability, safety and simplicity – it’s worth a shot; because it’s a Game Changer!
** While I was compensated, the opinions and views within this post are of the writer, and users should determine their own views and opinions**
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You have the right to opt out of binding arbitration within thirty (30) days of the date you first visit the Sites (and thus accept these Terms of Use) by writing to: DS Services of America, Inc., Attn: Legal Department, 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway, Suite 500N. In order to be effective, the opt out notice must include your full name and clearly indicate your intent to opt out of binding arbitration. By opting out of binding arbitration, you are agreeing to resolve Disputes in accordance with Section 18.
18. Governing Law and Venue
These Terms of Use and your access to and use of the Sites shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, without regard to conflict of law rules or principles (whether of the State of Georgia or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction. Any dispute between the parties that is not subject to arbitration, shall be resolved in the states courts of Cobb County, Georgia or the federal courts of Fulton County, Georgia.
19. Termination of Access
Notwithstanding anything contained in these Terms of Use, we reserve the right, without notice and in our sole discretion, to terminate your right to access or use the Sites at any time and for any or no reason.
20. Severability
If any term, clause or provision of these Terms of Use is held invalid or unenforceable, then that term, clause or provision will be severable from these Terms of Use and will not affect the validity or enforceability of any remaining part of that term, clause or provision, or any other term, clause or provision of these Terms of Use.
21. Miscellaneous
These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between you and DS Services relating to your access to and use of the Sites. These Terms of Use, and any rights and licenses granted hereunder, may not be transferred or assigned by you without the prior written consent of DS Services. No waiver of any provision of these Terms of Use will constitute a waiver of such provision in any prior, concurrent or subsequent circumstance, and DS Services’ failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Except as otherwise provided herein, these Terms of Use are intended solely for the benefit of the parties and are not intended to confer third party beneficiary rights upon any other person or entity.
Last Updated: December 6, 2019
By using this website or any of the products or services available on or through it or from AquaTerra Corporation (“AquaTerra”, “we”, “us”, “our”) or otherwise providing us with your personal information (as defined below), you agree that this Privacy Policy, as from time to time amended, applies.
If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our website or provide your personal information to us.
1. Your Privacy
AquaTerra respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use and disclose personal information. It applies to any personal information that is collected by us, whether it is collected in person, over the telephone, in writing, electronically or via our website. We recognize the importance of obtaining consent where required by law for collection, use and disclosure of personal information. We intend to comply fully with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, commonly known as PIPEDA, and other applicable privacy laws. If you have any questions about our use of personal information, please contact us as indicated under the “Contact Us” heading at the end of this Privacy Policy.
2. What Constitutes Personal Information?
Personal information is any information about an identifiable individual, but generally does not include certain business contact information about an individual that is collected, used or disclosed solely for the purpose of communicating with that individual in relation to their employment, business or profession, including the name, title, address (postal or email) or business telephone number of an employee of any organization.
3. Collection Of Personal Information
We may collect the following personal information about you:
Name
Identity of your employer
Address (postal or email) and telephone number
Payment information (banking or credit card information)
Any personal information collected via electronic means
What products and/or services you ordered
Other information you choose to provide or as required or permitted by law
4. Use Of Personal Information
Your personal information may be used by us as permitted or required by law and for the following purposes:
To provide our products and services to you
To process invoices and your payment by credit card, debit systems or other billing options
To contact you for customer follow-up, to seek your input and advise you about products and services of AquaTerra and our affiliated companies, but only your name, address (postal or email) and telephone number will be used for this purpose
5. Sharing Your Personal Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share some or all of your personal information as required or permitted by law and to the following persons or entities:
Affiliated companies and service providers (collectively, “Service Providers“) that work with us to provide our products, services and information to you, and to assist us in maintaining reviewing and enhancing our information technology systems that enable us to do so, but they will be provided with access to personal information only as needed to perform their functions and we shall not authorize them to use your personal information for other purposes
Mailing services for invoicing and payment processing, but such services shall not be authorized by us to use your personal information other than for such processing
Collection agencies to collect any debt you may owe to us (this information would be limited to your name, address (postal or email), telephone number and the amount owing)
Service Providers for the purpose of customer follow-up, to seek your input and advise you about products and services of AquaTerra and our affiliated companies, but for this purpose we shall not share more than your name, address (postal or email) and telephone number
Another company or business, in the event of a proposed transfer or actual transfer of ownership of all or part of AquaTerra to that other company or business, but for this purpose, we shall not authorize use of your personal information beyond the scope of any such transaction or this Privacy Policy
6. Safeguards For Personal Information
The security of your personal information is important to us, and we use various technical, contractual, administrative and physical security measures to protect personal information that you provide to us. We instruct our employees to comply with privacy laws and with this Privacy Policy. All credit card payment information is encrypted on your account. We use safeguards, including contractual commitments from our Service Providers, to ensure that they are obliged to engage in reasonable security measures to protect your information. We strive to regularly improve the security of personal information that you may provide to us, but please note that there is no method of transmitting or storing data that is 100% secure.
7. Service Providers Outside Canada
The Service Providers with whom we may share your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy may be located outside of Canada, including in the United States of America, and may therefore be subject to different laws than those applicable in Canada. While we employ various safeguards to protect your personal information when it is transferred outside of Canada, the laws of other jurisdictions may require the disclosure of your personal information to governmental authorities under circumstances that are different than those that apply in Canada and are contemplated under this Privacy Policy.
8. Cookies
We use “cookies“, which are software devices that are sent to your Internet browser and are stored on your computer’s hard drive. Cookies allow us to remember who visits our site so that you do not need to re-enter a password multiple times, they permit our server to recognize you when you visit our website in the future and allow us to customize our site to you, including in respect of advertising at this site. When you view advertisements at our site, our advertisers may also use cookies to make their advertising effective, and use of the cookies by our advertisers is subject to their own privacy policies and not the AquaTerra Privacy Policy. We also use cookies to collect aggregate information about our users, but no personal information will be shared with recipients of this aggregate information. You can configure your browser to accept or reject cookies, but rejection of cookies may limit your ability to use this site.
9. Links And Other Associated Sites
Our site may contain links to other sites, including sites of affiliated companies. We do not endorse or otherwise accept responsibility for the content or privacy policies of these sites. You should carefully review the privacy statements and other terms of use for such sites. These other sites may collect, use and disclose personal information in a very different manner from this site.
10. How Long Do Week Keep Your Personal Information?
We may retain your personal information as least as long as you remain our customer. If your relationship with us as a customer ends, we may use and disclose your personal information as required and permitted by law to conclude any outstanding matters relating to your relationship with us, to contact you for customer follow-up, and with your consent, to seek your input and advise you about products and services of AquaTerra and our affiliated companies that may interest you. If you do not wish to receive any such further information, please contact us as indicated under the “Contact Us” heading below. We also retain your personal information as necessary to satisfy any potential legal obligations we may have. If we have disclosed your Personal Information to a third party in accordance with this Privacy Policy, we will ensure that it is only retained by that third party for as long as is necessary for that third party to complete the purpose for which we provided it to them.
11. Contact Us
If you wish to file a complaint, make an inquiry regarding or obtain access to your personal information that we may hold, or have questions about our policies and practices with respect to our Service Providers, including access to written information about our policies and practices regarding any collection, use, disclosure or storage of personal information by our Service Providers outside of Canada, please contact us by:
Clicking on the “Contact Us” link on the online environment you are visiting and indicating in your comments, Attention: Privacy Officer
E-mailing our Customer Care team at Info@aquaterracorp.ca, Attention: Privacy Officer
Writing to us at AquaTerra Corporation, 9021 Boulevard Metropolitan Est, Anjou, QC, H1J 3C4, Attention: Privacy Officer
Please be aware that access may not be provided to certain information that is protected by lawyer-client privilege, constitutes confidential commercial information, was collected in respect of the investigation of a breach of an agreement or of law, or is generated in respect of dispute resolution, or that otherwise may be withheld as permitted or required by law.
12. Changes To This Privacy Policy
We regularly review our Privacy Policy and procedures, and this Privacy Policy may be changed from time to time. Please check back often so you will be aware of any changes to the Privacy Policy.
