How to feed milk powder correctly
Milk powder feeding is one of the common feeding methods for mothers. If there is no skill, it can easily lead to problems such as the child being unable to swallow milk and inhaling too much. Here is a detailed introduction on how to feed milk powder correctly.
Preparation
First, choose the milk powder. Different brands and formulas of milk powder will affect dietary adaptability. Secondly, clean the empty bottles, pacifiers, bottle brushes, water and other materials. Finally, the water is cooled from sub-boiling temperature (100°C) to around body temperature (37°C).
Cleaning baby bottles
The bottle must be kept clean to prevent bacteria from remaining in the bottle. It is recommended to clean it immediately after each use, especially the bottle mouth. Use a prepared bottle brush, dishwashing liquid and water for cleaning. After cleaning, soak and rinse with boiling water, and place in a ventilated and dry place to dry.
Prepare milk powder
Sterilize the bottle and dry it, then pour an appropriate amount (refer to the product guide quantity) of milk powder into the bottle. The spoon for milk powder should also be cleaned. After pouring the milk powder into it, the same amount of milk powder and the temperature on the cup wall should be scraped.
Feeding milk powder
When the baby is just born, it is recommended not to take too much at a time. In principle, increase the amount as it grows, and adjust the nipple on the bottle to a size suitable for the baby.
Adjust body position
Correct body position and posture are also very important during bottle feeding. It is recommended that the child lie on a blanket with his head elevated and his body slightly tilted to solve the problem of gastroesophageal reflux.
Nipple angle
The pacifier should be at the same angle as the baby\’s mouth to prevent the milk from flowing too fast or too slowly or the baby inhaling too much, causing discomfort or even choking.
Hiccup
After washing your hands with warm water, form your fingers into a one-shaped or two-shaped shape, gently massage the child\’s back, and release the air swallowed by the child through burping to avoid affecting normal eating and sleeping.
Summary
Details determine success. When feeding your baby milk powder, you must pay attention to the cleaning of the bottle, adjusting the body position and posture, the angle of the pacifier, and the time of burping. When the child needs to be fed milk powder, mothers also need to know the time and amount of feeding the child milk powder. If the above preparations and precautions are in place, the breastfeeding process can be completed successfully.
