Can i use a Brita water filter to make formula with?

[RGPargy]

Morning everyone!

Since last week when the water company "accidentally" () cut off my water and then turned it back on it, i've been getting bits in the water, which i am informed are harmless. However, DD is now being FF and so i have to be really careful with the water now.

I am thinking about buying a Brita Water Filter to filter the water, then boil it and then use it for feeds. Is this ok? I dont know if the Brita softens the water or just literally filters it - i cant find much info about what it actually does on their website.

Any info would be FAB!

TIA!

[RGPargy]

Anyone??

[edam]

I don't see why not, given you are concerned about your water supply. But IIRC it's not generally advised. Have a look on the instructions on the formula tin, or google the manufacturer's web page, might be a helpline there.

[CantSleepWontSleep]

I believe that a brita filter sticks mineral bits into it, rather like buying bottled water, so it's not recommended.

If you think it's just a temporary problem then maybe just put the water through a coffee filter paper instead, before boiling.

[Nancy66]

Brita filters make the water very, very acidic. If you ever do a test with filtered water and litmus paper it comes out at the highest acidity level on the PH scale.

You can buy kettles with built in filters. That might be a better idea.

[RGPargy]

Ah right ok, that's that out the window then! Think i'll use coffee filter papers in the meantime instead. Thanx for the info!