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The amount of formula
varies with every baby,
depending on size and
rate of growth. Your
Doctor can advice you
but as a general rule
of thumb, babies need
150ml per kilo of their
weight every 24 hours.
Mostly, babies feed 5
or 6 times each day.
Just as breastfeeding
mothers have to
establish a flexible
pattern with their
babies, bottle-feeding
presents the same
challenges for parents.
Remember !
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Good sanitation
and sterile bottles
are essential to
protect your baby
from germs. You don't
need to invest in a
bottle sterilizer or
fancy equipment, a
simple plastic
container with a
plate will do.
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Always ensure
your own hands are
clean before
pre-washing bottles
inside and out with
warm water detergent.
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Simply rinse in
running water and rub
the surfaces of the
teat together. After
rinsing, bottles,
disks and teats may
be soaked in a
specially formulated
antibacterial
solution by first
squeezing some of the
solution through the
teat. Follow the
directions on
packaging.
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Use the plate to
fully submerge
bottles and teats.
This will ensure that
all sides of
equipment are in full
contact with the
solution and not
bobbing around on
top.
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Other techniques
of sterilizing
bottles include
boiling, steaming and
using the microwave.
Talk to your Doctor
for details.
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When your baby
has finished
feeding-usually 15-30
minutes always throw
away any leftover
milk immediately
before rinsing the
bottle and teat with
cold water.
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Your baby may not
always need to finish
the bottle. Babies
require different
amounts at different
times.
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Microwaves are
not recommended for
heating as they can
cause scalding 'hot
spots' in the
formula.
Always test the
temperature of the
bottle by sprinkling a
drop or two on the
inside of your wrist.
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