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post #1 of 11
1/15/07 at 4:32pm
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Where did you get your hose for filling up your birthing tub? I am looking and looking for one that is "suitable for drinking water" but can't find one!

Any ideas???

Thanks!
post #2 of 11
1/15/07 at 4:48pm
i got mine at pet smart - it is the python brand kit and it fills and drains. i dont see why it wouldnt be suitible for drinking water - its a clear hose, you could run hot water or some vinegar or whatever type of dish soap that u normally use through it if that made you feel better - but mine seemed clean enough for the birthtub water. i think most pet stores have this kit or one that is similar.
post #3 of 11
1/15/07 at 4:50pm
ps - there is a sticky that gives lots of waterbirth resources above here too
post #4 of 11
1/15/07 at 4:53pm
I got mine at Target- but it was in the summer.

-Angela
post #5 of 11
1/15/07 at 5:14pm
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Originally Posted by katie9143 View Post
i got mine at pet smart - it is the python brand kit and it fills and drains. i dont see why it wouldnt be suitible for drinking water - its a clear hose, you could run hot water or some vinegar or whatever type of dish soap that u normally use through it if that made you feel better - but mine seemed clean enough for the birthtub water. i think most pet stores have this kit or one that is similar.

: It is non-toxic also (unlike a garden hose).
post #6 of 11
1/15/07 at 6:31pm
I got a camper/RV water hose from my local hardware store a few weeks ago. It is approved for drinking water.

http://lawn-and-garden.hardwarestore...se-638438.aspx
post #7 of 11
1/15/07 at 7:35pm
I recommend the Python drain and fill kit, it works awesome and you can get it at Petsmart.
post #8 of 11
1/16/07 at 12:36pm
Please see the sticky at the top of the forum here


I put all my info and links in there.
post #9 of 11
1/16/07 at 2:29pm
I got mine at Target.
post #10 of 11
1/16/07 at 8:28pm
We are planning to use our shower head (you know, the kind that has the hose and you can take it down off its mount and spray it wherever?). It has a chlorine filter in the handle and dh was easily able to find an adapter at the hardware store to hook it up to the kitchen sink. Simple and cheap.
post #11 of 11
1/16/07 at 11:54pm
Thread Starter 
"Please see the sticky at the top of the forum here


I put all my info and links in there."

Okay, sorry. Thanks!
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