Throw away any feed not used within 24 hours. Never use a microwave to warm feeds Microwaves heat unevenly. Warm refrigerated bottles To warm up refrigerated bottle feeds: remove the bottle from the fridge just before you need it to warm it, place it in a bowl of warm water, making sure the level of the water is below the neck of the bottle. You can also use a bottle-warmer do not warm it for more than 15 minutes check the temperature of the milk by dripping a little onto the inside of your wrist.
It should feel lukewarm, not hot throw away any feed that your baby has not taken within two hours. Related content How to give a baby a bottle You will need to know how to give a baby a bottle after you or your partner gives birth. 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.
Using the scoop from the formula tin, measure the right number of scoops into the bottle. Level off each scoop. You can do this with a sterilised knife or something similar. Seal the bottle with a ring and cap. Tap the bottle gently on the bench so the powder falls into the water.
Swirl the bottle gently, then vigorously shake the bottle. This thoroughly mixes the powder and water. Take the cap off and replace with a teat. Before feeding your baby, test the temperature of the formula by placing a few drops on the inside of your wrist.
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