Making a baby bottle with ready-to-feed formula is simple and quick! Here's how to do it:
Steps:
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Wash Your Hands: Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water before preparing the bottle. This helps prevent contamination.
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Shake the Formula: Shake the ready-to-feed formula bottle well before opening it. This ensures the formula is properly mixed.
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Choose Your Method: You have two main options:
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Pour into a Clean Bottle: Open the ready-to-feed formula bottle and pour the desired amount into a clean baby bottle.
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Attach Nipple & Ring (if applicable): If you are using a 2-fl-oz or 8-fl-oz ready-to-feed bottle specifically designed for it, twist on a clean nipple and ring directly onto the bottle.
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Feed Your Baby: Ensure the formula is at a comfortable temperature before feeding. Ready-to-feed formula is designed to be used at room temperature, but you can slightly warm it if desired (see warming instructions below).
Important Considerations:
- Sterilization: For newborns and infants with compromised immune systems, consider sterilizing bottles and nipples according to manufacturer instructions before the first use.
- Warming (Optional): If you choose to warm the bottle, never use a microwave. Microwaving can create hot spots that can burn your baby. Instead, place the bottle in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes or use a bottle warmer. Always test the temperature of the formula on your wrist before feeding.
- Discard Leftovers: Discard any unused formula that remains in the bottle after feeding. Bacteria can grow quickly.
- Cleanliness: Always use clean bottles and nipples.
