There are some important points to consider for the hygienic and safe preparation of infant formula.
Always follow the preparation instructions on the packaging of each product. Inadequate preparation could harm your baby's health. Do not reuse the remaining product from the bottle after feeding, discard it. Clean the bottle and accessories extensively at the end of use. Once opened, the product should be closed tightly and stored in a cool, dry place. It should be consumed within 3 weeks. The formula should not be heated in the microwave. You must sterilize the bottle and the utensils used in the preparation (10 minutes approximately).
It should be prepared with water boiled for five minutes and cooled to a warm temperature. If this is not available, purified water at room temperature may be used. Do not use running water from lead pipes or private wells. If you are unsure of the quality of the water, you can contact the appropriate authorities to check or use purified bottled water that is suitable for infant formula preparation.
The right water temperature is also important. To ensure that the tap water is not contaminated, it should be boiled and then cooled to approx. 40°C. Cooling is important to avoid scalding and also to prevent loss of nutrients. A feeding temperature of approx. 37°C is ideal for babies. This can be tested on the back of the hand or with a thermometer. In order not to damage the natural lactic acid cultures (lactobacilli), the formula should not be prepared with water that is too hot.
Pathogens can multiply much faster between the time of preparing and feeding a bottle. Therefore, the formula should always be freshly prepared, quickly fed and the remains eliminated.
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Important Note:
Breastfeeding is the best food for your baby, it provides him with all the necessary nutrients for his growth and development. Additionally, it provides good protection against infections and allergies, promotes the mother-child relationship and is the most economical way to feed your baby. HiPP is convinced of the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby and fully supports breastfeeding in accordance with the recommendations of the World Health Organization.
In the section on breast milk and breastfeeding you will find information and advice on the benefits of breastfeeding, which early and often promotes the proper flow of milk through the milk ducts.
The decision not to breastfeed is difficult to reverse. We recommend that you discuss this directly with your pediatrician or a lactation consultant. When using baby food, pay attention to the precise preparation instructions, because improper preparation can cause health problems for your baby.