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Reverse osmosis is the finest water filtration method known. This process will
allow the removal of particles as small as ions from a solution. It is used
to purify water and remove salts and other impurities in order to improve the
color, taste or properties of the fluid. R.O. uses a membrane that is semi-permeable,
allowing the fluid that is being purified to pass through it, while rejecting
other ions and contaminants from passing.
This technology uses a process
known as crossflow to allow the r.o. membrane to continually clean itself. This
is the reason of why an r.o. element can last many years before clogging or
need replacement. This
water purification process requires a driving force to push the fluid through
the membrane, and the most common force is household water pressure or pressure
from a booster pump. The higher the pressure, the larger the driving force and
efficiency.
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DRINKING WATER FOR INFANTS & BABIES
Newborn babies do just fine with formula or breast milk; drinking
water is not recommended until about six-12 months (too much water can
cause jaundice or intoxication). However, when making bottles it is imperative
to use pure water.
While most of the medical world pushes breast feeding, many moms
opt for formula. Or in fact, must use the substitute for health reasons.
Whatever the reason behind not using breast milk, attention must be focused
on one crucial ingredient to formula: water. The World Health Organization
states, “…concentrations of nutrient minerals in drinking water may contribute
significantly to the total trace element and mineral intake of infants
and young children…especially applicable to formula-fed infants during
the first months of life, who may be the most vulnerable group affected
by excessive concentrations of nutrients or contaminants in drinking water.”
Formula can come ready to drink which parents can be assured is
safe. Formula also comes in powder mixture, which water is mixed with.
Because the latter infants will be in taking so much water through formula,
safety of that water should be the parents’ focus. In an astonishing statistic,
infants receive 40-60% of the lead they are exposed to through drinking
water- which can cause damages including mental retardation. Nitrate,
chlorine, aluminum and fluoride are other worries for babies drinking
formula. For this reason, most formula companies recommend bottled water
or boiled tap water. Also, homes with water purification systems will
be on the safe side. Contamination of water needs to limited.
Pure drinking water can also aid in healthy teeth and gums. Many
toddlers need a bottle to go to sleep with or they get antsy. But, giving
a bottle of juice or ice tea can cause decay. A bottle of water is suggested
instead.
According to TodaysParent.com, until babies begin to eat food,
they will get all of the nutrition they need from breast milk and formula.
But, the site also says once a baby is older and drinking from a cup,
water is preferred over juice as it satisfies thirst. (Plus, it will
start a healthy water habit early!)
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