Your baby will show you what they prefer. Warm it by putting the bottle in a bottle warmer or in a bowl of hot water for no more than 15 minutes. Make sure the ring of the bottle and the nipple do not get wet from the tap water.
Test the temperature by shaking the bottle 1 to 2 times and pour a few drops of formula on the inside of your wrist. If the formula feels warm, but not hot, then you can feed it to your baby. Do not warm formula in the microwave. Microwaves heat unevenly and create hot spots. Once you start feeding, use the bottle within 2 hours.
Throw out any leftover formula. Do not reheat formula during a feed or refrigerate a partly used bottle. If you plan to be away for 2 hours or less, place prepared formula in an insulated bag or cooler with an ice pack. Use the formula within 2 hours. If you plan to be away from home for longer than 2 hours, the safest option is to bring unopened ready-to-feed formula with you. Skip to main content. Child Nutrition Series. Last Updated:.
October Download PDF:. What are the different types of infant formula? How do I clean and disinfect the bottles and equipment to make formula? To Clean: Gather together the feeding equipment such as bottles, measuring cups and spoons Wash your hands with soap and warm water.
Dry with a clean towel Wash your sink and work area with soap and warm water Wash all feeding equipment in hot, soapy water. Use a bottle brush to scrub the inside of the bottles and nipples. Only use that brush to clean bottles and nipples Rinse everything in hot water To Disinfect: Place the clean supplies in a large pot Fill the pot with water until everything is covered with water.
Do not cover the pot Bring the water to a boil and boil for 2 minutes Use disinfected tongs to remove all items from the pot. Bottle warmers are convenient and safe as long as they have a thermostat control. This might cause bacteria to breed in the formula or breastmilk. These bacteria are a common cause of diarrhoea. Gently swirl the bottle or container to mix the formula after warming. Test the temperature of the formula by putting a few drops onto your wrist.
If you accidentally make the formula too hot , cool it down by holding it under cold running water or placing it in a jug of cold water. Swirl the bottle and recheck the temperature on your wrist before feeding. Read more about how to bottle-feed and download our illustrated guide to formula preparation. Skip to content Skip to navigation. Making up powdered baby formula Before making up baby formula, make sure to check the expiry date on the formula tin.
Here are the basic steps for adding powder to water to make formula: Read the instructions on the formula tin. These instructions will tell you how much water and powder to use. Pour the right amount of cooled, boiled water into the sterilised bottle. This is because it's not usually sterile and may contain too much salt sodium or sulphate. See more about using bottled water to make up formula feeds. In this video, a midwife talks about how you use the time you spend bottle feeding to bond with your baby.
Page last reviewed: 21 November Next review due: 21 November Formula milk: common questions. How much formula does my baby need? How do I know if my baby is getting enough formula?
How will I know if my formula-fed baby is hungry? After a while, you'll get to know the signs that show your baby is ready to feed: your baby will start to get restless they'll begin to turn their head and open their mouth rooting they'll find something to suck — usually their fist or fingers Try to feed your baby before they cry, as this is a late sign of hunger. What do I need if I'm formula feeding away from home? If you need to feed your baby away from home, take with you: a measured amount of formula powder in a small, clean and dry container a vacuum flask of hot water that's just been boiled an empty sterilised feeding bottle with cap and retaining ring in place The vacuum flask does not need to be sterilised, but should be clean, and only used for your baby.
Read more about making up a feed Alternatively, you could use a carton of ready-to-feed liquid formula when you're away from home. What if I need to transport a made-up feed? If made-up formula is stored: in a fridge — use within 24 hours in a cool bag with an ice pack — use within 4 hours at room temperature — use within 2 hours Can I use bottled water to make up infant formula?
See more about using bottled water to make up formula feeds Video: how do I use the time I spend bottle feeding to help me bond with my baby?
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