OCTOBER 25, 2017
how do I make up a bottle feed?
Here are step-by-step instructions for making up a bottle of formula feed for your baby. Remember, always read and follow your manufacturer’s instructions:
- Guidelines recommend that you prepare a fresh bottle of formula when your baby needs it
- Clean and disinfect the surface you are using
- Wash your hands
- Fill a kettle with 1 litre or more of fresh tap water
- Boil the water and leave it to cool for no more than 30 minutes – until it reaches a temp of at least 70°C
- Follow your manufacturer’s instructions – pour the correct amount of water into the bottle first while the water is still hot but not boiling, then add the measured amount of powdered formula
- Assemble your bottle and gently shake or swirl until the powder dissolves
- Cool the formula to body temperature by placing the bottle under running water
- Test the temperature on the inside of your wrist – it should feel cool to touch
- Never reuse leftover formula – throw it away!
yoomi’s top tips to ensure your little one remains healthy and safe and enjoys a nourishing feed:
- your baby’s immune system is fragile, so practice good hygiene
- remember that freshly boiled tap water is the best option. Artificially softened water, previously boiled water and bottled water are not recommended
- ensure that you use the correct amount of formula. Adding more than the recommended amount may lead to constipation or dehydration
- if preparing feeds for later use, prepare in individual bottles, cool straightaway and store in the back of the fridge
- when reheating refrigerated bottles, place in a container of hot water and occasionally shake so the feed evenly warms. Never warm feed in the microwave as hot spots can develop
- remember, yoomi warms baby’s feed to the perfect temperature of breast milk... every time
References World Health Organisation guidelines