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Diet & Nutrition: Linda Hsieh

Should I boil tap water when mixing powdered baby formula?

By Linda Hsieh

Bringing the water to a "rolling boil" for 10 seconds helps to sterilize it. If you don't want to boil the water, make sure to flush impurities from the pipes by running the tap for two minutes before using it. In all cases, only use the cold-water tap, since warm water can contain higher levels of lead.

Linda Hsieh

Diet & Nutrition

Linda G. Hsieh is a practicing registered dietitian with over six years experience in clinical practice. Focusing on prenatal and pediatric nutrition, she has worked as a nutrition educator for over nine years.

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