Although breastfeeding is still the best way to nourish the baby for the first 6 months of life, There are many mothers who choose the bottle when feeding their children. For the baby to take it without any problem, the bottle must be at a suitable temperature.
In this way, said bottle should be between 32 and 33 degrees, since if it is too hot it is quite likely that the baby will reject it. In the following article we tell you how to get the bottle to be at the right temperature.
no microwave
To save time, many mothers opt for the microwave when heating the bottle. This is not a good option since in most cases the milk gets too hot but the container is still cold. It can happen that the milk is so hot that the baby suffers some burns in the mouth. It is also not advisable to do it in the microwave, since the plastic container, when heated excessively, can release certain chemical and toxic substances, contaminating the milk.
How should the bottle be heated?
- In the case of opting for frozen breast milk, a good way to do it is to place the bottle under the tap and let the hot water run until the milk is at room temperature. Another option is to heat hot water in the microwave and put the bottle in a water bath until the milk is at the right temperature.
- If you opt for formula milk, it is best to boil the water in a pot or saucepan and once the temperature is reached, add the water to the bottle along with the powders. Remember that the water should be about 32 degrees or so so it is advisable to let the water cool for half an hour after it boils.
- When the temperature of the water has dropped, it is time to add the powders and shake well. If the milk is too hot You can put the bottle under the tap until you get the right temperature.
- When it comes to making sure that the temperature is ideal and adequate it is advisable to pour a few drops from the bottle on the wrist and check that it is not too hot. In the event that it is too hot, you can place the bottle under the tap and add cold water until the temperature is ideal.
- In relation to the temperature of the bottle, It should be noted that each baby is different. Some prefer milk at room temperature and others prefer it a little warmer. Parents should try the temperature that the baby prefers when taking the bottle.
In short, in the case of opting for the bottle as a means of feeding the baby, It is important that it is at the right temperature. Although at first it may seem complicated, as the days go by it becomes routine and easy for parents.