Preparing baby's formula not that easy<\/p>\n
Donya Betancourt, Pediatrician, Sanur, Bali, drdonya@hotmail.com<\/p>\n
New babies have few defenses against germs and it takes a while
\nfor them to build up immunity.<\/p>\n
Due to this, it is important to minimize the danger of
\nbacterial contamination of your baby's formula.<\/p>\n
Be sure to wash your hands before handling formula or the
\nequipment you use to prepare it. Before every use, wash, rinse
\nand dry all the equipment you use to measure, mix and store
\nformula.<\/p>\n
After opening a container of powdered or liquid formula from
\nwhich you will prepare your baby's bottles, close it promptly and
\nkeep it tightly covered.<\/p>\n
Liquid formula can be kept in the can, but it must be covered
\nand then refrigerated once it is opened. Whatever type and form
\nof formula you choose, proper preparation and refrigeration are
\nessential because both ensure the appropriate amount of nutrition
\nand safeguard the health of your baby.<\/p>\n
Always mix powdered formula or concentrated formula with the
\nexact amount of water specified by the manufacturer on the label.
\nUsing too much or too little water can be dangerous for your
\nbaby.<\/p>\n
If the formula is too diluted, your baby does not get enough
\nnutrition to meet growth needs or to satisfy hunger and your baby
\ncould also receive an excessive amount of water. Formula that is
\ntoo concentrated can be even more dangerous. It puts a serious
\nstrain on a baby's digestive system and kidneys and can lead to
\ndehydration.<\/p>\n
If you're using powdered formula, always use the scoop
\nprovided in the formula can. Check the label to see whether a
\npacked or unpacked scoop of powder should be used. Fill the scoop
\nand shave off any excess formula powder with the flat edge of a
\nknife. Do not use a spoon or any other curved surface.<\/p>\n
When using liquid formula concentrate, you can pour directly
\ninto the bottle to the exact measurement or into a measuring cup
\nand then add the appropriate amount of water. Always hold the
\nbottle or the cup to eye level to check the amount. Make sure
\nthat the quantity is exactly level with the correct measurement
\nmark.<\/p>\n
If you prepare and fill several bottles at one time, place any
\nthat are not for immediate use in the refrigerator but after 24
\nhours throw away any remaining unused formula.<\/p>\n
If you refrigerate formula, warming a bottle of formula before
\ngiving it to your infant is not necessary. Usually, formula is
\nserved at room temperature.<\/p>\n
The best way to warm chilled formula to room temperature is by
\nplacing the filled bottle in a bowl or pan of hot water and
\nletting it stand for a few minutes. Always test the temperature
\nbefore giving your baby a warmed bottle. You want to make sure it
\nis not too hot or too cold, and you can do this by shaking the
\nbottle after warming it to distribute the warmed milk evenly.<\/p>\n
Then turn it upside down and allow a drop or two of the
\nformula to fall on your inner forearm. It should feel
\ncomfortable, barely warm.<\/p>\n
Throw out leftover milk once it has been warmed. Once you warm
\na bottle, never put it back in the refrigerator even if your baby
\ngoes back to sleep before you're able to give the bottle. If milk
\nis left in a bottle after a feeding, throw it away. Do not put
\nmilk back in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n
The water you use in preparing your baby's milk is an
\nimportant part of the formula. You need to make sure that the
\nwater contains no hidden contaminants. If you are unsure of the
\nwater supply, use bottled water to prepare formula. Well water
\nsometimes poses a problem. You need to be sure it doesn't contain
\ntrace levels of contaminants or heavy metals, such as lead. Well
\nwater sometimes contains such substances in amounts adults can
\ntolerate but that pose a danger to babies. Bacterial
\ncontamination and nitrate content are potential problems.<\/p>\n
There are many brands of formula and each infant is different,
\nwhat we want to do is choose one that the baby likes and one that
\ngives the baby normal bowel movements and good weight gain.<\/p>",
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