What Are the Potential Problems with Baby Bottles?

Discussion The basic rules for preparing formula and using baby bottles and cups are the same for any food preparation and presentation. Wash hands with clean water. Wash with hot soapy water, rinse and dry all bottles, cups, nipples, rings or other equipment (including breast pumping equipment). Some people recommend boiling these utensils for 5 minutes as well. For glass bottles, a dishwasher with heated water and hot drying cycle can be used. Remember to include any measuring cups, measuring spoons, can opener, etc. which can also touch the formula. Wash, rinse and dry the top of the formula (or other food) container. Add the proper amount of clean, safe water to the baby bottle or cup. Room temperature tap water from a clean water source is fine to use. If unsure about water safety, use bottled water or bring cold water to a boil for 1 minute and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before using. Always test the temperature of the water used (couple of drops on your wrist) to make sure it isn’t too hot for the infant. Room temperature tap water from a clean water source is fine to use. Bottles do not need to be warmed but some infants seem to prefer that. If bottles are warmed then they can be warmed through warm-to-hot tap water, on the stove (water filled to the same height as the milk) and just warmed through, or a bottle warmer. Remember to thoroughly mix the milk (to make sure there aren’t hot spots) and test the temperature before feeding it to the in...
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