We are occasionally asked whether or not the cooled, boiled water (a.k.a. sterilized water) is a must when preparing Neocate Infant DHA/ARA. We suggest using sterile water for safety reasons, a recommendation that’s been made by several large healthcare professional groups (such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and Center for Disease Control and Prevention) in relation to the preparation of powdered infant formula.
For standard bottled waters or for tap water, you can easily sterilize the water by bringing it to a rolling boil for 2 minutes. You should then remove it from the heat and allow the water to cool for about 20-30 minutes to bring it down to a cooler temperature that would be safe for mixing with Neocate Infant DHA/ARA (below 122°F/50°C). This ensures it is not so hot that it affects nutrients in the formula. Neocate should never be mixed with boiling or recently boiled water.
For caregivers who prefer not to sterilize the water, we suggest checking with your little one’s healthcare team for their guidance.