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sparkling mineral water

#1 Unread post by Millie_loves_Luca » Thu May 12, 2011 9:12 pm

Hi,

Im really thirsty at the mo, and Im craving sparkling water and drinking bottles of it. Anyways my mum came round today and she said its very dangerous as the minerals are unbalanced. Ive never heard of this, and they all say they are suitable for low sodium diets. Plus on the secret millionare last week the rich lady was pg and she only drank mineral water and she seemed fine.

So I just wondered really! xxx
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#2 Unread post by Jenn » Fri May 13, 2011 6:36 am

i can't see why it wouldn't be fine? and never heard of this before? and read all the bounty/emmas diary books etc!

i might be wrong tho? maybe she is confused with not being able to give a baby bottled water? you have to use cooled boiled water?
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#3 Unread post by BirthAffinity » Fri May 13, 2011 9:26 am

Bottled water is absolutely fine for pregnant women to drink, sparkling or otherwise.

Your mum may have been confusing this with advice re making up formula feeds when abroad - you shouldn't use tap water as the mineral balance can upset their tummies, but you also need to check that the bottled water you use has a low mineral content and sodium level (na of less than 200). Volvic and Evian are two brands that are fine to use for making up formula feeds abroad. Xx
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#4 Unread post by Jenn » Fri May 13, 2011 9:30 am

lorraine - does that include even after boiling it? using tap water for feeds when abroad? if so - i never knew that and have done it!
do you need to boil volvic or evian or can you use it straight?

sorry o hijack the thread helena!
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#5 Unread post by BirthAffinity » Fri May 13, 2011 12:27 pm

Yep, advice includes not using tap water, even when boiled.
Using bottled water, still boil it as formula powder won't dissolve in cold / lukewarm water. Alternatively, take ready made cartons (tho they do take up valuable clothes and shoe space in your luggage!)
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#6 Unread post by Jenn » Fri May 13, 2011 1:16 pm

oh wow! thanks! didn't know that and we are holidaying in September! thank you
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#7 Unread post by Millie_loves_Luca » Sat May 14, 2011 9:52 am

Thank you! I did think it sounded a bit silly as I hadnt heard any warnings before, also my sister went on 2 holidays while pg and must have had bottled water the whole time. I remember when we took millie on holiday when she was a baby, and worrying a lot about sodium contents! XX
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#8 Unread post by XxJack~AcexX » Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:03 pm

How r u feeling hun, r u still wanting this?
I have bottles of it atm, its certainly hitting the spot :lol: x
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