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Feeding Policy 2

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HOW TO PREPARE

AND STORE POWDERED


INFANT FORMULA
ARE YOU FEEDING YOUR BABY POWDERED INFANT FORMULA?
Follow these steps to prepare and store your infant formula safely and correctly
STEP 1

MM/DD/YY Make sure the formula is not expired and the container is in good condition
(no dents, puffy ends, or rust spots).

STEP 2

Clean the countertops and wash your hands with soap and warm water before
preparing bottles. Use a clean bottle and nipple.

STEP 3

Use water from a safe source to mix with formula. Tap water is usually safe,
but contact your local health department if you are not sure.

STEP 4
A B
Use the exact amount of water and formula listed on the instructions of the infant formula
container. Always measure the water first and then add the infant formula powder.
NEVER dilute formula by adding extra water. This can make your baby sick.

STEP 5

Shake infant formula in the bottle to mix. Do not stir.

STEP 6
You do not need to warm infant formula before feeding. If you decide to warm the formula, place the bottle
under running warm water or into a bowl of warm water for a few minutes. Avoid getting water into the bottle
or nipple. This could contaminate the prepared formula. Test the temperature of the formula before feeding it
to your baby by putting a few drops on the inside of your wrist. It should feel warm, not hot.
Never warm infant formula in a microwave. Microwaving creates hot spots, which can burn your baby’s mouth.

STEP 7

After feeding, be sure to thoroughly clean the bottle and nipple before the next use.

To learn about cleaning and To learn about infant formula feeding,


sanitizing infant feeding items, visit https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/Infantand
visit https://go.usa.gov/xpg4F ToddlerNutrition/formula-feeding/index.html
USE QUICKLY OR STORE SAFELY
1. 2. 3.
2
hr

Use prepared infant If you are not going to Throw out any infant formula that’s
formula within 1 hour use the prepared infant left in the bottle after feeding your
from start of feeding formula within 2 hours, baby. Do not refrigerate it to save
and within 2 hours of immediately store the for later. The combination of infant
preparation. bottle in the refrigerator formula and your baby’s saliva can
and use it within 24 hours. cause bacteria to grow.

TIPS FOR BOTTLE FEEDING

Let your baby take breaks from


drinking when he or she seems
to want them.
Watch your baby for
signs that he or she
is full, and then stop
feeding, even if the Position the bottle at an angle
bottle is not empty. rather than straight up and down
so the infant formula only comes
out when your baby sucks.

REMEMBER

• Do not use a bottle to feed your baby anything besides infant formula or breast milk.
• Hold your baby close when you feed him or her a bottle.
• Always hold the bottle for your baby while feeding. Propping the bottle in your baby’s mouth can increase
your baby’s risk of choking, ear infections, and tooth decay.
• Do not put your baby to bed with a bottle. Infant formula can pool around the baby’s teeth and this can
cause tooth decay.
• Do not force your baby to finish the bottle if your baby is showing signs of fullness.

If your baby is younger than 2 months old, was born prematurely, or has a
weakened immune system, you may want to take extra precautions when preparing infant formula.

Visit https://www.cdc.gov/cronobacter/infection-and-infants.html to learn more.


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