Instructions on preparing powdered formula

For high-risk infants (premature/low-weight infants, immunocompromised infants, and healthy infants less than 2 months of age): 

• Follow the WHO guidelines for reconstitution using boiled water at a temperature cooled to no less than 70°C (158°F) before adding powdered infant formula. 

• For healthy infants older than 2 months of age, boiling water is unnecessary if a safe water source is available

• Most tap water is considered safe.  Well water is NOT safe. Bottled water is questionable.

https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/nhp/wic/documents/formula.pdf

https://www.who.int/foodsafety/publications/micro/pif_guidelines.pdf

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