Checklist: How to prepare bottled milk correctly

The exact preparation of the ready milk in the bottle is especially important in the first weeks. Follow the instructions on the package. You should also attach great importance to the careful cleaning of teats and bottles.

1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap under running water before preparation. Clean the work surface. Do not prepare raw food in the vicinity.
2. Always prepare milk fresh right before feeding in a clean, dry bottle. This will prevent harmful germs from forming.
3. Attention to the quantity information on the package and fill the milk powder exactly. To do this, spread the powder with a clean knife back
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4. For mixing boiled tap water is suitable
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5. The water should be a maximum of 40 to 50 degrees warm. Ready to drink is the bottle when it is about body temperature. Be sure to test the temperature before feeding to avoid scalding.
6. The quantities on the packaging are orientation values. Feed the bottle as needed and watch your baby's signals.
7. Look for a small hole in the teat. The meal should be quiet 20 minutes or more in the first weeks. Slow sucking helps relaxation, stabilizes the airway and aids digestion.
8. If your baby does not drink the bottle, always pour the rest away. Do not reheat anything.
9. The used bottle and teat clean thoroughly immediately after the meal. Store both in a dry place.
10. Cook out rubber teats occasionally. If the material becomes porous, replace the teat.
11. Close the opened milk carton carefully. The powder must be kept dry.