Making up Formula Feeds
- Make sure everything is ready before you start.
- Follow the manufacturers instructions carefully.
- Use boiled water for the feed, but make sure it has been boiled only once.
- If you are making up a day’s feeds, leave them to cool then place them in the fridge. Only remove them from the fridge immediately before use.
- Cool a feed for immediate use by holding it under a running cold tap. Heat a feed as above.
- Test a bottle for temperature by dropping a little onto the inside of your wrist.
- Throw away leftover feed.
The worst accidents at feeding time are scalds because of hot bottles or boiling water. Take particular care with kettles and flexes, and saucepans of boiling water.
While feeding your baby, make sure he is comfortable and always support the bottle yourself. Babies can choke on a teat if they are left unattended.
(published with permission in writing from:http://www.childalert.co.uk)
