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Jazlyn
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When to start bottle feeding baby?

When should the baby be weaned of breast milk to bottle milk. How does one go about bottle feeding baby? Is there a mixture which to make bottle milk for babies. What is that mixture and what is the temperature the baby’s milk should be at? How often should the baby bottle be sterilized? Where can a first time mother see a diagram of how to feed a baby with a bottle? Are there safety measures to be followed, if yes what are they? Till what age does the baby drink from the bottle? Which is the best milk (product) to give to the baby?

9 months ago

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Emmanuel Terry | Aug 9 2011

As with <a style="zoom: normal;" href="http://www.babycenter.in/baby/breastfeeding/">breastfeeding</a>, most experts agree that you shouldn't follow a rigid schedule in the early weeks, though you may be able to work out an approximate pattern for feeding within a month or two. Offer the bottle every two to three hours at first, or when your baby seems hungry. Until your baby reaches about 4.5 kilograms, she'll probably take 30-90ml per feed. Don't force more than she seems ready to eat. Yes there are many baby milk powder formulas they are called ready to use formula so you can use them to prepare milk for your baby. You can use cow milk as well. The ideal temperature for baby milk is 38 degree Celsius. Always wash your hands and prepare formula on a clean surface. Everything you need to prepare the baby’s bottle should be within reach. Remember to read the instructions on the container. It’s very important to follow the directions exactly. If you don’t, your baby may not be getting the right amount of nutrients to grow and develop normally. For ready-to-feed and concentrated liquid formulas, be sure to shake the container thoroughly before pouring. Water should not be added to ready-to-feed formulas. When warming your baby’s formula, do not put it in the microwave. This not only damages the bottle nipple, but also can create uneven heating of the formula, leading to scalding hot areas which can burn a baby’s mouth. Always clean the bottle and nipple. You can use the dishwasher, a pan of boiling water, a counter sterilizer, or wash and rinse them by hand with hot soapy water. These are some safety tips which you have to follow while preparing your baby bottle milk.