Infant Formula Research Paper
How To Prepare Infant Formula
Infant formula is an alternative to breast milk. It comes in three forms:
Powder.
Concentrated liquid.
Ready-to-eat.
BEFORE PREPARING FORMULA:
Check the formula's expiration date. Do not use formula that is expired.
Check the formula's label to see if you will need to add water to the formula. If you do need to add water and if you are going to use well water or bottled water, boil the water for at least 1 minute. Then let it cool.
Make sure you know just how much formula the baby should get at each feeding.
Make sure that everything used to prepare the formula is as clean as possible. To do this:
Wash all feeding supplies in warm, soapy water. Feeding supplies include bottles, …show more content…
Add 2 scoops of the formula to the bottle.
Cover the bottle with the ring and nipple.
Shake the bottle to mix it.
Liquid Concentrate Formula
Pour 2 oz of water into a bottle.
Add 2 oz of concentrated formula to the bottle.
Cover the bottle with the ring and nipple.
Shake the bottle to mix it.
Ready-To-Eat Formula
Pour 2 oz of water into a bottle.
Cover the bottle with the ring and nipple.
HOW TO WARM UP FORMULA
To warm up formula that was stored in the refrigerator, hold the formula under warm, running water. Or, put the formula in a pan of hot water for a few minutes. Do not use a microwave to warm up a bottle of formula.
CAN I KEEP ANY EXTRA FORMULA?
Any extra formula can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.
ADDITIONAL TIPS AND INFORMATION
Throw away any formula that has been sitting out at room temperature for more than two hours.
Do not add anything to the formula, including cereal or milk, unless the baby's health care provider has said tells you to.
Do not give the baby a bottle that has been at room temperature for over two hours or formula from a bottle used for a previous
Infant formula is an alternative to breast milk. It comes in three forms:
Powder.
Concentrated liquid.
Ready-to-eat.
BEFORE PREPARING FORMULA:
Check the formula's expiration date. Do not use formula that is expired.
Check the formula's label to see if you will need to add water to the formula. If you do need to add water and if you are going to use well water or bottled water, boil the water for at least 1 minute. Then let it cool.
Make sure you know just how much formula the baby should get at each feeding.
Make sure that everything used to prepare the formula is as clean as possible. To do this:
Wash all feeding supplies in warm, soapy water. Feeding supplies include bottles, …show more content…
Add 2 scoops of the formula to the bottle.
Cover the bottle with the ring and nipple.
Shake the bottle to mix it.
Liquid Concentrate Formula
Pour 2 oz of water into a bottle.
Add 2 oz of concentrated formula to the bottle.
Cover the bottle with the ring and nipple.
Shake the bottle to mix it.
Ready-To-Eat Formula
Pour 2 oz of water into a bottle.
Cover the bottle with the ring and nipple.
HOW TO WARM UP FORMULA
To warm up formula that was stored in the refrigerator, hold the formula under warm, running water. Or, put the formula in a pan of hot water for a few minutes. Do not use a microwave to warm up a bottle of formula.
CAN I KEEP ANY EXTRA FORMULA?
Any extra formula can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.
ADDITIONAL TIPS AND INFORMATION
Throw away any formula that has been sitting out at room temperature for more than two hours.
Do not add anything to the formula, including cereal or milk, unless the baby's health care provider has said tells you to.
Do not give the baby a bottle that has been at room temperature for over two hours or formula from a bottle used for a previous