The Ministry of Health today (Sunday) issued an unusual warning regarding baby water bars intended for the preparation of formulas and baby food compounds.
The warning was issued following the hospitalization of a child in an intensive care unit due to, allegedly, improper preparation of a baby food compound using a baby water bar device.
Also in a statement that came out they also clarified that the warning was reported to the public following reports from the field about the effects of lack of weight gain in infants fed the formulas prepared in these devices.
Due to this, the Department of Maternal, Child and Adolescent Affairs and the Committee for the Examination of Misleading Advertising in the Ministry of Health clarify in a statement that "breast milk is the most suitable food for infants. Breastfeeding meal provides all the baby's nutritional needs To reduce breast milk production, to overfeed and obesity. "
In addition, we noted that "If you choose to use a baby food compound, the preparation of the compounds must be done according to the compound manufacturer's instructions and in the exact mixture of the compound. Insufficient dilution can disrupt the balance of salts in his blood and endanger the baby's life. Therefore it is very important to check the manufacturer's instructions on the formula box. And not to replace it with another measuring spoon. "
Regarding the designated water bars, the Ministry of Health clarifies that "the devices for preparing infant formula are not under the supervision of the Ministry of Health or another international body. An inquiry with the FDA and the Standards Institute shows And its effectiveness in preparing the formula. "
The Ministry of Health explained that there are several reasons to be concerned about how the devices operate: "The water in the device for preparing the formula can not reach boiling temperature.
The water in the device is stagnant and may be a source of growth for mold and bacteria.
"There may be times when the device does not work properly so that the formula compound is not mixed according to the manufacturer's instructions."
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