How to Prepare and Feed Infant Formula to Baby
Follow below steps to prepare and feed your infant formula safely and correctly.
Step-1: Make sure the formula is not expired and the container is in good condition (no dents, puffy ends, or rust spots).
Step-2: Clean a surface on which to prepare the feed and wash your hands with soap and warm water before preparing bottles. Use a clean bottle during preparation of feed.
Step-3: Boil fresh drinking water and cool it at room temperature. Pour it into a cleaned and sterilized bottle.
Step-4: Use the exact amount of water and formula listed on the instructions of the infant formula container. Always measure the water first and then add the infant formula powder. Never dilute formula by adding extra water. This can make your baby sick. Do not use dented or bulging cans or packages that are leaking.
Step-5: Mix thoroughly by gently shaking or swirling the bottle or bowl. Dry the outside of the bottle or bowl with a clean or disposable cloth. Take out bottled formula in to bowl and feed the baby with spoon.
Step-6: You do not need to warm infant formula before feeding. If you decide to warm the formula, place the bottle under running warm water or into a bowl of warm water for a few minutes. Avoid getting water into the bottle. This could contaminate the prepared formula. Test the temperature of the formula before feeding it to your baby by putting a few drops on the inside of your wrist. It should feel warm, not hot. Never warm infant formula in a microwave. Microwaving creates hot spots, which can burn your baby’s mouth.
Step-7: After feeding, be sure to thoroughly clean all the utensils before the next use.
Use Quickly or Store Safely
- Use prepared infant formula within 1 hour from start of feeding and within 2 hours of preparation.
- Throw out any infant formula that’s left in the bowl after feeding your baby. Do not refrigerate it to save for later. The combination of infant formula and your baby’s saliva can cause bacteria to grow.
Tips for Feeding
- Watch your baby for signs that he or she is full, and then stop feeding, even if the feed is not empty.
- Let your baby take breaks from drinking when he or she seems to want them.
- Use bowl and spoon for feeding instead of bottle.
Remember
- Hold your baby close when you feed him or her of formula.
- Do not force your baby to finish the prepared formula, if your baby is showing signs of fullness.
When Should I Feed My Baby?
Feed your baby when hungry, not at a scheduled time. Every baby is different. Your new baby may need to feed at least eight times in a 24- hour period at first. It is normal for your baby to wake up to feed in the night. Let your baby decide.
How Much to Have at Each Feeding?
- Stop feeding when your baby shows signs of being full (see below).
Learn your baby’s hunger signs:
Early signs your baby is hungry: | Late signs your baby is hungry: | Signs your baby is full: |
Don’t wait until your baby cries; crying is a late sign of hunger. |
If your baby is really upset, you may need to calm your baby before feeding. |
Never force your baby to continue feeding. |
How Much Should I Feed My Baby?
Feed your baby according to their appetite by starting the feed at early signs of hunger and stopping the feed at signs of fullness (see above).
- Newborns have very small stomachs and may only take very small amounts (less than half an ounce) at each feeding in the first 24 hours.
- For the first two days of life a baby’s stomach is only about the size of a cherry; on days three and four a walnut; on days five and six an apricot; and from day seven to two weeks it is about the size of an egg.
- Let your baby decide how much to have offer smaller amounts at first; you can offer more if your baby is still hungry. Never force your baby to drink a set amount.
- As your baby gets older, they will eat larger amounts at each feeding and may feed less often.
- Babies have times when they grow faster than usual (growth spurts). Your baby may become hungrier at these times and need to eat more often, or have more to eat at each feeding.
Infant Formula Manufacturer
For babies, infant formula is a healthy alternative, as it provides the nutrients they need to grow and thrive. Vitamins, proteins, calories, fats, and minerals are all contained in infant formulas. Hence, quality control is important at every step of the production process to ensure that infant food products are safe to consume. We at Titus Health Tech, one of the largest private label infant formula manufacturers in India, go beyond in-process parameters and a final microbiological analysis to ensure the prevention of health problems.
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