Considering the Limitations for Formula-feeding
Just as breast-feeding has its unique demands, so does bottle-feeding. Bottle-feeding can require a great deal of organization and preparation, especially if you want to take your baby out. Also, formula costs can be considerable.
It's important to make sure that you have enough formula on hand, and bottles that are clean and ready to be used. Here are a few key guidelines for formula feeding:
- · Be sure to carefully follow directions on the label when preparing formula.
- · Bottles left out of the refrigerator longer than 1 hour and any formula left in the bottle that a baby doesn't finish should be discarded.
- · Prepared bottles of formula should be stored in the refrigerator for no longer than 24 hours and should be carefully warmed just before feeding.
- · A bottle of formula (or breast milk) should not be warmed in a microwave. The bottle can heat unevenly and leave "hot spots" that can burn a baby's mouth.
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