How Do You Keep A Baby Safe While Bottle Feeding?
Bottle feeding is a wonderful way to bond with a baby while supplying him with the nutrition he needs to grow and thrive. Follow these steps to ensure that your bottle-fed baby is kept free from germs, and that he stays safe and content while you’re feeding him. Wash your hands with water and soap before beginning the preparation of your baby’s bottle and before beginning to feed him. Ensure that all bottles, nipples, rings and any utensils you use are clean. Sterilize all bottle-feeding equipment before using them for the first time to keep your baby safe from exposure to germs. Boil the water you’re using to mix a bottle of formula for approximately one minute if you’re concerned about the safety of your tap water, or if your water supply comes from a well. Warm the bottle in a pan of hot water on the stove, and never in a microwave oven, which overheats the milk in the center of the bottle. A microwaved bottle may feel deceptively warm to the touch, but the milk in the center of the
