Feeding Since birth A BOTTLE OF MILK PREPARING MILK FOR INFANTS ONE.be
SOMMAIRE How do I choose which milk to give to my baby ? / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 3 What milk for what age ? / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 3 What bottle and what nipple should I use ? / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 3 Which water should I use to prepare the bottle ? / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 4 How much melk to give my baby ? / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 5 How do I know if my baby is hungry ? / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 6 Should my baby drink water ? / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 6 How should I give my baby his bottle ? / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 7 How to prepare a bottle ? / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 8 How to wash a bottle ? / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 9 How to sterilize a bottle ? / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 10 How do I prepare a bottle on the go ? / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 11 True/False / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 12
A BOTTLE OF MILK Feeding since birth HOW DO I CHOOSE WHICH MILK TO GIVE TO MY BABY ? Without fjrst being modifjed, cow’s milk is not suitable to the needs of infants / Its composition is not helpful for an infant’s growth or his health / This is why many infant milk formulas exist, each adapted to the age of the child / Avoid adding cookies, vitamins, sugar, cocoa, or honey to your child’s milk / The milk itself is enough ! WHAT MILK FOR WHAT AGE ? Birth 12 months 18 months 2 years 3 years 4 years Diversifjcation Breast milk Infant Formula Follow-on formula (1 st age milk) (2 nd age milk) Growing-up milk Skim cow milk Whole cow milk In fact, certain milks made for infants are specifjcally produced for specifjc situations (ex: allergies) / A wide variety of milk for infants exists / Discuss with your doctor or an ONE social worker about the best milk options for your baby / WHAT BOTTLE AND WHAT NIPPLE SHOULD I USE ? • Try to use bottles made of glass / Since 2011, laws have been adopted which prohibit the sale of plastic baby bottles containing bisphenol A / • Different nipple models exist / There are models made of silicone or rubber, of diffe- rent shapes and variables rates of fmow / There is no ideal nipple for all infants, so try different types to see what works best for your child / • Replace bottles and nipples at the fjrst signs of wear, such as cracks / 3 3
A BOTTLE OF MILK Feeding since birth WHICH WATER SHOULD I USE TO PREPARE THE BOTTLE ? • BOTTLE OF WATER : Some bottles of water have labels which say they are suitable for the preparation of infants’ food / Try to use only these bottles of water when mixing your child’s meals / o r f o f o e d l b p a r t i e u p All opened water bottles should be conser- s a r a ved in the refrigerator and consumed wit- t i o hin 24 hours / Once opened, bottled water is n f o r no longer sterile / Certain bacteria can gain i n f a n entrance to the opened bottle and spread / t s • TAP WATER : Suitable for the preparation of bottles from the age of 4 months / To ensure good water quality, use cold water and let it fmow a while before using it / Water fjltration systems are not necessary / In fact, if not used correctly they could become infested with bacteria and therefore be a danger to your baby / Bottled water Tap water Birth 1 month 2 months 3 months 4 months 5 months 6 months 7 months 8 months 9 months 10 months 11 months 12 months 4 4
A BOTTLE OF MILK Feeding since birth HOW MUCH MILK TO GIVE MY BABY ? In general, a baby will take at least 6 to 8 bottles every 24 hours during the fjrst three months of life / THE AMOUNT OF MILK YOUR BABY NEEDS WILL RISE AS HE GETS OLDER AND BIGGER. Just like for adults, a baby’s appetite varies from day to day and meal to meal / 1 st Week A level measure of formula powder + = x 8 with 30 ml of water / Water Measure(s) 60 ml 30 ml 1 60 ml 2 1 st Month 90 ml 3 120 ml 4 150 ml 5 + = x 7 180 ml 6 90 ml Giving a baby a bottle with an 3 rd Month excessive amount of milk can cause increased frequency of regurgitations / x 6 + = After the introduction of solid foods, gradually increase to 3 bottles of 180 ml of water + 6 scoops / 150 ml Up until the child is one year old, he needs 600 ml of milk each day / 4-6 Months + = x 5 180 ml 5
A BOTTLE OF MILK Feeding since birth HOW DO I KNOW IF MY BABY IS HUNGRY ? Trust that your baby will communicate his hunger to you in ways other than crying / Observe your baby and you will learn his ways of communicating / He is alert He moves his hands, His mouth is open, He makes little noises his feet, and he puts and he is searching with his mouth / his hands in his mouth / for a nipple / SHOULD MY BABY DRINK WATER ? During the fjrst months your baby will only drink milk / It is not necessary to give him water or anything to drink other than his bottles of milk / On the contrary, in case of fever or hot weather, do not hesitate to offer a few spoonfuls of natural water to your baby / Don’t add anything to the water (herbal tea, grenadine, sugar, lemonade, syrups) / Fever If your baby is thirsty, he will drink the wa- ter without anything added / Hot Weather 6 6
A BOTTLE OF MILK Feeding since birth HOW SHOULD I GIVE MY BABY HIS BOTTLE ? Situate yourself comfortably Be patient Allow your baby to burp when he needs to Ensure a good fmow of milk by choosing an appropriate type of nipple Respect the appetite of your baby Let your baby eat at his own pace KEEP THE NIPPLE FULL OF MILK to prevent your baby from swallowing air. At the end of the meal, any milk leftover should be thrown out ! (Milk is safe to drink for a maximum of 1 hour after a meal /) 7
A BOTTLE OF MILK Feeding since birth HOW TO PREPARE A BOTTLE ? Milk powder and water are not sterile / To avoid risks of contamination, prepare the bottle just before giving it to your baby / 1 Prepare the bottle on a clean surface / Wash your hands well with soap / 2 Use a clean bottle which has already been sterilized / Pour in the necessary amount of water / 3 Heat the water to a maximum temperature OU OU of 40°C / Add to the bottle of water the 4 necessary number of scoops of formula powder / Use the measuring spoon provided in the container of formula powder / 5 Close the bottle and mix the solution by following the instructions found on the container / 6 Verify that the milk is a safe temperature / 8 8
A BOTTLE OF MILK Feeding since birth HOW TO WASH A BOTTLE ? WASHING BY HAND As soon as the meal is over, rinse the bottle and its pieces in cold water / Clean the bottle with a brush, hot water, and dish soap / Rinse the bottle with water / Produit Vaisselle USING THE DISHWASHER Always start by washing the bottle using a brush, hot water, and dish soap / Cleaning in the dishwasher is also effective if the wash cycle is complete and ends with a hot drying cycle / 9
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