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Dana233 · 04-24-2008, 02:45 PM

My husband and I will be making our 4th trip to Aruba but our first trip with our brand new daughter who will be 8 months when we go in a month. We have never had problems drinking the water in Aruba but I'm wondering if we should let our daughter drink it? What would you do? I'm just a nervous nilly when it comes to my daughter

Thanks!

EdnaSmith · 04-24-2008, 04:47 PM

Started bringing our grandchildren to the island back in the early 80s and never had a problem with the water. The island has the worlds second largest desalinazation plant next to Saudi Arabia and the water is perfectly safe. The Aruban babies are very healthy and as I said we never had a problem. Our grand-daughter was 2 and our grandson was 4 months when they began coming to the island and still join us every year.

kiss44 · 04-24-2008, 05:30 PM

The water is 100% SAFE! You should be concerned about too much sun for your daughter, but not the water. Have fun!

EdnaSmith · 04-24-2008, 06:34 PM

Kiss44 is right- forgot to mention the sun. Bring a hat for the baby to wear at all times when outdoors.

Graham Flanagan · 04-24-2008, 08:12 PM

I wouldn't worry. I have brought my 2-year old daughter the last two years and I have not had a problem with the water or the food. I do agree with the other posts that you really have to make sure that your daughter does not get too much sun. Indeed, a hat and sunscreen are items that you must have in Aruba for daughter. Furthermore, if you rent a car, make sure that you rent one with a top and air conditioning.

Dana233 · 04-24-2008, 09:00 PM

Sounds good! Thanks!

bowmanhjw · 04-26-2008, 03:58 PM

Hi Dana

Glad you asked the question, we are going to Aruba on the 29th May for 2wks with our 9month old baby. It will be our 3rd trip to Aruba. I have been wondering if the water would be ok for her so glad you asked the question.

cindyo · 04-27-2008, 01:40 PM

Things to bring...a baby blow up boat, water wings, sand toys....have fun ! cindyo

love god · 04-27-2008, 05:03 PM

The water is wonderful!!!!!!....and you sound like a great parent, not a nervous nilly.

04-24-2008, 02:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dana233 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mainly the restaurants Posts: 8	Babies in Aruba My husband and I will be making our 4th trip to Aruba but our first trip with our brand new daughter who will be 8 months when we go in a month. We have never had problems drinking the water in Aruba but I'm wondering if we should let our daughter drink it? What would you do? I'm just a nervous nilly when it comes to my daughter Thanks! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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04-24-2008, 04:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
EdnaSmith Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CasaDelMar Posts: 129	Started bringing our grandchildren to the island back in the early 80s and never had a problem with the water. The island has the worlds second largest desalinazation plant next to Saudi Arabia and the water is perfectly safe. The Aruban babies are very healthy and as I said we never had a problem. Our grand-daughter was 2 and our grandson was 4 months when they began coming to the island and still join us every year. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

04-24-2008, 05:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
kiss44 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Baby Beach & Downtown Age: 37 Posts: 11	The water is 100% SAFE! You should be concerned about too much sun for your daughter, but not the water. Have fun! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

04-24-2008, 06:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
EdnaSmith Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CasaDelMar Posts: 129	Kiss44 is right- forgot to mention the sun. Bring a hat for the baby to wear at all times when outdoors. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

04-24-2008, 08:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Graham Flanagan Member Join Date: May 2007 Age: 41 Posts: 75	You will be fine I wouldn't worry. I have brought my 2-year old daughter the last two years and I have not had a problem with the water or the food. I do agree with the other posts that you really have to make sure that your daughter does not get too much sun. Indeed, a hat and sunscreen are items that you must have in Aruba for daughter. Furthermore, if you rent a car, make sure that you rent one with a top and air conditioning. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

04-24-2008, 09:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dana233 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mainly the restaurants Posts: 8	Sounds good! Thanks! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

04-26-2008, 03:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
bowmanhjw Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5	Hi Dana Glad you asked the question, we are going to Aruba on the 29th May for 2wks with our 9month old baby. It will be our 3rd trip to Aruba. I have been wondering if the water would be ok for her so glad you asked the question. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

04-27-2008, 01:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Posts: 3,523 Images: 138	Things to bring...a baby blow up boat, water wings, sand toys....have fun ! cindyo Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Cindyo Family Poolside at the Rennaissance suites April 2010 Family with Bully, arubalisa & family Next Aruba trip in Next Aruba trip in

04-27-2008, 05:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
love god Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 93	The water is wonderful!!!!!!....and you sound like a great parent, not a nervous nilly. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook