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Feeding an infant properly is a mother’s primary responsibility. Though it is an established fact that there is no better alternative to breastfeeding, in some cases, breastfeeding might not go as planned. And that is when introducing formula milk becomes a must for a baby’s nutrition.
As a mother, if you have decided to feed your baby formula milk, then there are certain questions that might arise in your head as you may be unsure of a lot of things. Preparing a formula is a task that needs to be done with vigilance and utmost caution. Unlike breast milk, this external mixture is prone to bacterial build-up and contamination. That is why care has to be taken at different stages of preparation and storage of formula milk.
This supplement to breast milk is a great relief for all new mothers. In certain circumstances like low milk supply, returning back to work, on a holiday, or in public, it becomes hard to breastfeed the baby. Formula milk can be a life savior during this time. But it has to be prepared and stored very carefully.
Ideally speaking, the formula should be prepared immediately at the time of feeding the baby. But if the situation forces you to prepare and store it in advance, here are certain useful tips that will guide you to store infant formula.
Preparing feed for the baby is usually an easy task when done with care. Though the quantity varies from company to company, the general instructions for preparing the formula will be provided on the pack of the formula,
All the precautions that you will take in preparing the formula will go in vain if the feeding bottles are not in good condition.
You may be out on a holiday or a mommy who has no time even to breathe. But take it as gospel truth; Infant’s feeding bottle has to be sterilized each time before using it.
Also read: How To Sterilize Baby Bottles – Everything You Need To Know
While preparing formula milk, people pay so much attention to the powder, bottles, and storage requirements that they almost forget, to ensure that the water they are using is safe and healthy. Next time, check this.
In normal conditions, it is not suggested to store formula for more than 20 minutes or so. But if it becomes absolutely necessary to refrigerate the formula milk, then follow these pointers.
Ideally, the formula milk should not be stored for more than 15 minutes.
You can reuse this refrigerated formula by warming it and following these general guidelines:
Also, never use the microwave to warm up the formula as warming up the formula milk in a microwave can create dangerous “hot spots” in bottles.
A little mindfulness, care, and proper attention to detail can earn your infant a healthy life and peace of mind. Formula is a choice of many new moms, but the way you feed it to your baby is what is going to differentiate you from the other moms.
We hope these tips will help with storage of formula milk for your babies. If you have anything to share, please let us know in the comments section below.
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