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Formula Feeding Your Baby
What to Expect: • At 3 weeks your baby is still eating frequently, typically taking 2-3 ounce bottles 8 or more times a day, or every 2-4 hours. • Bottle feeding makes it easier to overfeed your baby. Use the appropriate nipple size; at 3 weeks of age a baby will usually take a size 0 nipple (slow flow nipple) or a size 1 nipple. • Practice paced bottle feeding (see video) if your baby is gulping formula and don’t force baby to finish a bottle if they indicate they are satisfied. • Overfeeding can result in a more frequent spitting up, gassiness and fussiness Preparing a bottle (AAP recommendations): • Wash your hands and have a clean work space • If unsafe water source or if able: o Boil water and let it cool for approximately 5 minutes o Pour water into a clean and sterilized bottle and then add appropriate amount of powdered formula, as instructed by manufacturer – 1 scoop of formula for every 2 oz of water • Ensure bottle is cooled before feeding to baby! Check the bottle temperature by putting a few drops on your wrist – if it feels hot on your wrist, it is too hot for baby. • After preparing bottle: o contents may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours o use within 2 hours if left at room temp o use within 1 hour of start of feeding, discard the leftover formula (bacteria has been introduced when baby sucks on bottle) o Do not reheat • Never use a microwave to heat formula/breastmilk, as this causes hot spots which may burn the infant’s mouth. Instead, place the bottle in warm water. Test temperature before feeding.
Reference: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/feeding-nutrition/Pages/How-Often-and-How-Much-Should-Your-Baby-Eat.aspx https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/infantandtoddlernutrition/formula-feeding/infant-formula-preparation-and-storage.html
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