Although it is believed that bottle feeding is much easier than breastfeeding, mothers of artificial children face a number of nuances. For example, you have to check the temperature of the infant formula every time so as not to inadvertently burn your baby.
Instructions
Step 1
It is possible to determine whether the infant milk formula is warmed up enough "by eye", without the use of special measuring devices. Place a small amount of milk on your wrist or the inside of your elbow, where the skin is thin and tender. The temperature of the mixture should be the same as the body temperature, or a degree higher. If the temperature of the liquid is not felt, you can feed the baby. Cool milk that is too hot.
Step 2
Warm the bottle with formula in the electric baby food warmer. It will allow the milk to warm up evenly. Almost all heaters are equipped with a thermostat and indicate the supply temperature. In modern models, using the handle or buttons, you can set the desired temperature. Usually it is 37-38 degrees.
Step 3
Thoroughly mix the bottle with the formula if you have warmed it up in the microwave - the milk may not heat up evenly. Some pediatricians do not recommend reheating the mixture in the microwave, because this can lead to the loss of its beneficial properties.
Step 4
If you mix your baby food with hot water, cool it down to the correct temperature by placing the bottle in a container of cold water. Stir before giving milk to your baby. Pay attention to the label: some types of special and medicinal milk mixtures cannot be diluted with very hot water.
Step 5
Be aware that some babies prefer a certain milk temperature. Some people enjoy drinking only a very warm mixture, and they will refuse the cooled one. Others love room temperature milk and kefir. By observing your baby, you will find the most suitable temperature for the mixture.
