Providing breast milk (breast milk) is the best choice for babies. However, certain conditions make it impossible, so babies should be given formula milk powder.
In addition to formula milk powder, there are actually other types of liquid formula ready to drink and concentrated liquid formula. However, most parents choose formula milk powder because the price is more affordable.
In terms of preparation, formula milk powder does require more attention than the other two types. For formula milk ready to drink, parents just need to open the packaging and put it in a bottle. Meanwhile, concentrated liquid formulas need to add water according to the stated dosage.
In order for optimum formula milk powder benefits, steps should be taken. Here are some mistakes that are often made when preparing formula milk powder and how to prevent it:
- Using water that is too hot.
To make milk dissolve, many parents consider new water to boil as the best solution. In fact, the temperature should be water to dissolve the formula powder milk that is about 70 degrees Celsius temperature. For how easy it is to silence the water about 30 minutes after boiling. The reason, hot water is needed to kill bacteria that may exist from formula milk powder, but not too hot for the mouth of the Little.
- Put milk powder before water.
In order to obtain the appropriate dosage, put water first into the bottle. Check again whether the amount of water needed is appropriate. Use a dose spoon usually provided in a formula milk pack.
- Incorporate milk powder more or less than the dosage.
Fill the spoon enough doses, not too little or too much Avoid too much formula milk powder, because it can make the baby dehydrated and the baby defecate. Conversely, if milk powder is too little formula will make the baby lack of nutrients. Also avoid adding sugar or cereal in formula milk.
- Touching the tip of the pacifier while preparing the milk.
After formula milk powder has been put into the bottle, not infrequently parents choose to hold the tip of the dot. It is recommended to hold on the edge of the pacifier. Then to make sure the milk dissolves, shake it carefully after first using the dot cover.
- Provide milk with a temperature that is too hot.
Before giving milk formula powder to baby, should drip in wrist. Make sure the temperature is warm enough or not too hot. It is recommended to use freshly heated water. Avoid using reheated water. If it needs to cool, flush the bottle with water running from the faucet. However, make sure the bottle is closed and not in the water.
- Giving away formula milk.
Immediately remove the remaining formula milk that has been silenced for more than an hour. In fact, the remaining formula milk that is put into the refrigerator can invite bacteria. Although at first glance it is very unfortunate, but it is important to consider this to keep baby's health.
- Warm milk in microwave.
Sometimes parents want practical action in warming milk with microwave.
However, avoid such action, because it can heat the milk unevenly and the risk of causing the tongue and mouth of the baby on fire.
No less important when preparing formula milk powder is washing hands with water and soap, then dried. Likewise keep the cleanliness of pacifier and bottle. Wash clean with special soap, then, sterilize the equipment.
