Can Babies Drink Cold Formula from the Fridge
It is a common question amongst parents when they’re preparing formula for their baby, especially those who haven’t done it before: Can babies drink cold formula from the fridge?
Can Babies Drink Cold Formula?
It is highly recommended that infants should not be given cold formula straight from the fridge. Cold formula can cause stomach irritation and can affect the quality of the milk which can be harmful to the baby.
Warming Formula to the Right Temperature
A better way to feed babies from the fridge formula is by warming it to the right temperature. There are a few tricks to warm the formula properly:
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- • Take the formula out of the fridge and let it sit for 15 minutes.
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- • Put the container of formula in warm water and stir occasionally until it reaches the right temperature.
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- • Put the formula in the microwave and heat it in 15 second intervals and stir until its mildly warm.
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- • Test the temperature of the formula with a teaspoon before feeding the baby. It should be
temperature and not hot
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Conclusion
Although it is easy to give cold formula from the fridge straight to a baby, it can be harmful for their health. Parents should always warm the formula and check the temperature with a teaspoon before giving it to the baby for best results.