Bottle Feeding Baby
Although breast milk is best for
babies, many mothers choose formula milk for variety
of reasons. There are many different formulas milk
available in the market. You will need to choose the
one that best meet your baby nutritional needs.
When making up feeds all bottles
and equipments use for feeding should be sterilized
regularly. Also, always follow the directions carefully
to ensure the proper proportions of mix are correct.
Compare to breast milk, formula
milk is harder to digest. If you are switching to
formula milk after breast feeding, be prepare to changes
in routines.
How to Bottle Feed Baby
- Sit in a comfortable position with your baby
held close to you
- Tilt the bottle until the teat is filled with
milk and slip the teat into your baby’s mouth.
Never force your baby to eat more than their stomach
allow for
- While feeding, keep the bottle tilted to prevent
air from entering the bottle
Preparing Baby Formula
When making up baby feeds, follow the directions
carefully to ensure the proper proportions of mix
are correct. You should sterilize the water or use
bottle water for mixing baby formula.
Bottle Warmer - Warming Baby Bottle
Babies may prefer warm milk compare to cold milk.
However, never heat a baby bottle using a microwave.
Because microwave oven heats unevenly creating hot
pockets which can result in burns and injures the
baby. It can also cause breakdown in nutrients.
It is better to warm baby feeding bottle by running
it under the tab or in a pan of hot (not boiling)
water. Also, baby bottle can be warm more safely and
efficiently using a baby bottle warmer that is especially
designed for this purpose.
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