Making formula in Algarve

[kishkash51]

Hello! I’m on a a family vacation to Algarve with my 7month old and wondering whether to use tap water or bottled water to make her formula feeds? My apologies if this has already been posted. Thank you.

Is the drinking water safe and are you adding boiled water to kill any potentially lethal bacteria in the formula?

In Spain people generally buy bottled water and make up the formula with that, and don't boil it etc. The water suitable has little photo of a baby on it.

I'd use bottled water. You need to check sodium and sulphate levels:

Parents and guardians should observe the following rules when preparing bottle feeds abroad:

• bottled water may contain too much salt (sodium) or sulphate. If using bottled water to make up a feed, check the label to make sure the sodium (also written as Na) level is less than 200 milligrams (mg) per litre, and the sulphate (also written as SO or SO4) content is not higher than 250mg per litre

• bottled water is not usually sterile. It must be boiled before preparing the feed. Do not re-boil bottled water as this may concentrate sodium and sulphate levels.

• always check the seal on bottled water. If it is broken do not use it

• visually check bottled water. If it looks dirty it is not safe to use unless treated first.

If you use bottled water it still needs to be boiled for making up formula

Sorry should have clarified, I thought it was obvious that boiled water is used but just wanted to know if it’s best to use tap water or bottled water.

Thank you so much for the responses so far! I read up that Evian water is the best, so I’ll be using that- boiled ;)

You can buy water that's suitable for babies. It should have a symbol on the bottle.

Tap water on Algarve is fine.