GERBER^® PURE™ Water

Always follow the instructions on the infant formula and GERBER PURE labels. Ask your baby’s doctor about infant formula feeding, including the need to sterilize (boil) water and preparation utensils before mixing formula. Parents may choose to boil GERBER PURE just as they may choose to boil tap water or any bottled water.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, babies do not require fluoride in their first six months of life¹. And the American Dental Association states that infants fed formula prepared by adding water with fluoride may be getting too much². This might lead to a condition called enamel fluorosis (which may affect appearance of teeth before eruption through the gums). Low levels of fluoride in water alone may not lead to fluorosis, but combined with other sources may be too much. Talk to your doctor about the sources of fluoride in your baby’s diet.

GERBER PURE is not sponsored or endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics or the American Dental Association.

1. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), 2009. Pediatric Nutrition Handbook, 6th edition, pg 1,047.
2. American Dental Association (ADA), 2006. Interim Guidance on Fluoride Intake for Infants and Young Children. http://www.ada.org/public/topics/fluoride/infantsformula.asp

If a mother is NOT breastfeeding and is using powdered formula, GERBER PURE Water can be used to prepare infant formula for healthy infants starting from birth. Ask your baby’s doctor about infant formula feeding for your baby, including how much to feed and the need to sterilize (boil) water and preparation utensils before mixing formula. Always follow the instructions on the infant formula and GERBER PURE labels.

Gerber is committed to the quality and safety of our products, and has added total mineral levels—or Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)—for overall good health and taste consistent with guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO). In fact, the WHO recommends a minimum TDS level of 100 parts per million: GERBER PURE has 100-130 parts per million, while the leading brand of baby water has only 30-40 parts per million³. GERBER PURE is not a nutrient source or electrolyte replacement.

GERBER PURE is not sponsored or endorsed by the World Health Organization.

3. World Health Organization (WHO), 2004. Health Risks from Drinking Demineralized Water, Lozisek, F. http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/dwq/nutdemineralized/en/

The leading brand of baby water claims on its website that infants may need to drink water to prevent dehydration. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), during the first 6 months, neither breastfed nor formula fed infants require extra water, even in hot, dry climates, and even when they have a fever. From 6-12 months, breastfed infants still do not need additional fluids. Formula fed infants over 6 months of age may be offered water between feedings, but it is still not necessary⁴. If you think your baby is dehydrated, please consult your doctor immediately.

*Always follow the instructions on the infant formula and GERBER PURE labels.

GERBER PURE is not sponsored or endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

4. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), 2009. Pediatric Nutrition Handbook, 6th edition, pg. 43.

GERBER PURE Water undergoes an extensive, multi-step process to ensure consistent purity and quality. It is purified by reverse osmosis and/or distillation and then filtered, UV treated and ozonated to remove potential contaminants. What’s left is clean water, pure and simple.* Ozonation, an excellent sanitizer, is the passing of ozone through water to purify the water. We have chosen the most stringent water quality standards and the most advanced purification process available.

*GERBER PURE is not sterile. Always follow the instructions on the infant formula and GERBER PURE labels.