ARE YOU FEEDING YOUR BABY POWDERED INFANT FORMULA Follow these steps - PDF document

ARE YOU FEEDING YOUR BABY POWDERED INFANT FORMULA? Follow these steps to prepare and store your infant formula safely and correctly Make sure the formula is not expired and the container is in good condition(no dents, puffy ends, or rust spots). STEP Use the exact amount of water and formula listed on the instructions of the infant formula container. Always measure the water first and then add the infant formula powder. NEVER dilute formula by adding extra water. This can make your baby sick.Shake infant formula in the bottle to mix. Do not stir. To learn about cleaning and sanitizing infant feeding items, https://go.usa.gov/xpg4F To learn about infant formula feeding, https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/InfantandToddlerNutrition/formula-feeding/index.htmlYou do not need to warm infant formula before feeding. If you decide to warm the formula, place the bottle under running warm water or into a bowl of warm water for a few minutes. Avoid getting water into the bottle or nipple. This could contaminate the prepared formula. Test the temperature of the formula before feeding it to your baby by putting a few drops on the inside of your wrist. It should feel warm, not hot. Never warm infant formula in a microwave. Microwaving creates hot spots, which can burn your baby’s mouth. HOW TO PREPARE AND STORE POWDEREDINFANT FORMULA MM/DD/YY STEP STEP Use water from a safe source to mix with formula. Tap water is usually safe, but contact your local health department if you are not sure. STEP A B STEP STEP STEP After feeding, be sure to thoroughly clean the bottle and nipple before the next use. USE QUICKLY OR STORE SAFELY Use prepared infant formula within 1 hour from startof feeding within 2 hours of preparation.If you are not going to use the prepared infant formula within 2 hours, immediately store the bottle in the refrigerator within 24 hours.Throw out any infant formula that’s after feeding your baby. Do not refrigerate it to save for later. The combination of infant formula and your baby’s saliva can cause bacteria to grow. 306670-A 2 hr 1. 2. 3. If your baby is younger than 3 months old, was born prematurely, or has a weakened immune system, you may want to take extra precautions when preparing infant formula. Visit https://www.cdc.gov/cronobacter/infection-and-infants.htmlto learn more. use a bottle to feed your baby anything besides infant formula or breast milk.Hold your baby close when you feed him or her a bottle.Always hold the bottle for your baby while feeding. Propping the bottle in your baby’s mouth can increase your baby’s risk ofchoking, ear infections, and tooth decay. Do not put your baby to bed with a bottle. Infant formula can pool around the baby’s teeth and this can cause tooth decay. Do not force your baby to nish the bottle if your baby is showing signs of fullness. Position the bottle at an anglerather than straight up and down so the infant formula only comes out when your baby sucks.Let your baby take breaks from drinking when he or she seems to want them.Watch your baby for signs that he or she , and then stop feeding, even if the bottle is not empty. TIPS FOR BOTTLE FEEDING USE QUICKLY OR STORE SAFELY REMEMBER Use prepared infant formula within 1 hour from startof feeding within 2 hours of preparation.If you are not going to use the prepared infant formula within 2 hours, immediately store the bottle in the refrigerator within 24 hours.Throw out any infant formula that’s after feeding your baby. Do not refrigerate it to save for later. The combination of infant formula and your baby’s saliva can cause bacteria to grow. 306670-A 2 hr 1. 2. 3. If your baby is younger than months old, was born prematurely, or has a weakened immune system, you may want to take extra precautions when preparing infant formula. Visit /www.cdc.gov/cronobacter/infection-and-infants.htmlto learn more. use a bottle to feed your baby anything besides infant formula or breast milk.Hold your baby close when you feed him or her a bottle.Always hold the bottle for your baby while feeding. Propping the bottle in your baby’s mouth can increase your baby’s risk ofchoking, ear infections, and tooth decay. Do not put your baby to bed with a bottle. Infant formula can pool around the baby’s teeth and this can cause tooth decay. Do not force your baby to nish the bottle if your baby is showing signs of fullness. Position the bottle at an anglerather than straight up and down so the infant formula only comes out when your baby sucks.Let your baby take breaks from drinking when he or she seems to want them.Watch your baby for signs that he or she , and then stop feeding, even if the bottle is not empty. TIPS FOR BOTTLE FEEDING Make sure the formula is not expired and the container is in good condition(no dents, puffy ends, or rust spots). STEP Use the exact amount of water and formula listed on the instructions of the infant formula container. Always measure the water first and then add the infant formula powder. NEVER dilute formula by adding extra water. This can make your baby sick.Shake infant formula in the bottle to mix. Do not stir. To learn about cleaning and sanitizing infant feeding items, https://go.usa.gov/xpg4F To learn about infant formula feeding, https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/InfantandToddlerNutrition/formula-feeding/index.htmlYou do not need to warm infant formula before feeding. If you decide to warm the formula, place the bottle under running warm water or into a bowl of warm water for a few minutes. Avoid getting water into the bottle or nipple. This could contaminate the prepared formula. Test the temperature of the formula before feeding it to your baby by putting a few drops on the inside of your wrist. It should feel warm, not hot. Never warm infant formula in a microwave. Microwaving creates hot spots, which can burn your baby’s mouth. HOW TO PREPARE AND STORE POWDEREDINFANT FORMULA ARE YOU FEEDING YOUR BABY POWDERED INFANT FORMULA? Follow these steps to prepare and store your infant formula safely and correctly MM/DD/YY STEP Clean the countertops and wash your hands with soap and warm water before preparing bottles. Use a clean bottle and nipple. STEP Use water from a safe source to mix with formula. Tap water is usually safe, but contact your local health department if you are not sure. STEP A B STEP STEP STEP After feeding, be sure to thoroughly clean the bottle and nipple before the next use. STEP Use the exact amount of water and formula listed on the instructions of the infant formula container. Always measure the water first and then add the infant formula powder. NEVER dilute formula by adding extra water. This can make your baby sick.Shake infant formula in the bottle to mix. Do not stir. To learn about cleaning and sanitizing infant feeding items, https://go.usa.gov/xpg4F To learn about infant formula feeding, https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/InfantandToddlerNutrition/formula-feeding/index.htmlYou do not need to warm infant formula before feeding. If you decide to warm the formula, place the bottle under running warm water or into a bowl of warm water for a few minutes. Avoid getting water into the bottle or nipple. This could contaminate the prepared formula. Test the temperature of the formula before feeding it to your baby by putting a few drops on the inside of your wrist. It should feel warm, not hot. Never warm infant formula in a microwave. Microwaving creates hot spots, which can burn your baby’s mouth. HOW TO PREPARE AND STORE POWDEREDINFANT FORMULA ARE YOU FEEDING YOUR BABY POWDERED INFANT FORMULA? Follow these steps to prepare and store your infant formula safely and correctly MM/DD/YY Make sure the formula is not expired and the container is in good condition(no dents, puffy ends, or rust spots).STEP Clean the countertops and wash your hands with soap and warm water before preparing bottles. Use a clean bottle and nipple. STEP Use water from a safe source to mix with formula. Tap water is usually safe, but contact your local health department if you are not sure. STEP A B STEP STEP STEP After feeding, be sure to thoroughly clean the bottle and nipple before the next use. STEP Use the exact amount of water and formula listed on the instructions of the infant formula container. Always measure the water first and then add the infant formula powder. NEVER dilute formula by adding extra water. This can make your baby sick.Shake infant formula in the bottle to mix. Do not stir. To learn about cleaning and sanitizing infant feeding items, https://go.usa.gov/xpg4F To learn about infant formula feeding, https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/InfantandToddlerNutrition/formula-feeding/index.htmlYou do not need to warm infant formula before feeding. If you decide to warm the formula, place the bottle under running warm water or into a bowl of warm water for a few minutes. Avoid getting water into the bottle or nipple. This could contaminate the prepared formula. Test the temperature of the formula before feeding it to your baby by putting a few drops on the inside of your wrist. It should feel warm, not hot. Never warm infant formula in a microwave. Microwaving creates hot spots, which can burn your baby’s mouth. HOW TO PREPARE AND STORE POWDEREDINFANT FORMULA ARE YOU FEEDING YOUR BABY POWDERED INFANT FORMULA? Follow these steps to prepare and store your infant formula safely and correctly MM/DD/YY Make sure the formula is not expired and the container is in good condition(no dents, puffy ends, or rust spots).STEP Clean the countertops and wash your hands with soap and warm water before preparing bottles. Use a clean bottle and nipple.STEP ater from a safe source to mix with formula. Tap water is usually safe, but contact your local health department if you are not sure. STEP A B STEP STEP STEP After feeding, be sure to thoroughly clean the bottle and nipple before the next use. Use the exact amount of water and formula listed on the instructions of the infant formula container. Always measure the water first and then add the infant formula powder. NEVER dilute formula by adding extra water. This can make your baby sick.Shake infant formula in the bottle to mix. Do not stir. To learn about cleaning and sanitizing infant feeding items, https://go.usa.gov/xpg4F To learn about infant formula feeding, https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/InfantandToddlerNutrition/formula-feeding/index.htmlYou do not need to warm infant formula before feeding. If you decide to warm the formula, place the bottle under running warm water or into a bowl of warm water for a few minutes. Avoid getting water into the bottle or nipple. This could contaminate the prepared formula. Test the temperature of the formula before feeding it to your baby by putting a few drops on the inside of your wrist. It should feel warm, not hot. Never warm infant formula in a microwave. Microwaving creates hot spots, which can burn your baby’s mouth. HOW TO PREPARE AND STORE POWDEREDINFANT FORMULA ARE YOU FEEDING YOUR BABY POWDERED INFANT FORMULA? Follow these steps to prepare and store your infant formula safely and correctly MM/DD/YY STEP Make sure the formula is not expired and the container is in good conditiont spots).STEP Clean the countertops and wash your hands with soap and warm water before preparing bottles. Use a clean bottle and nipple.STEP Use water from a safe source to mix with formula. Tap water is usually safe, but contact your local health department if you are not sure. STEP A B STEP STEP STEP After feeding, be sure to thoroughly clean the bottle and nipple before the next use. Use the exact amount of water and formula listed on the instructions of the infant formula container. Always measure the water first and then add the infant formula powder. NEVER dilute formula by adding extra water. This can make your baby sick.Shake infant formula in the bottle to mix. Do not stir. To learn about cleaning and sanitizing infant feeding items, https://go.usa.gov/xpg4F To learn about infant formula feeding, https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/InfantandToddlerNutrition/formula-feeding/index.htmlYou do not need to warm infant formula before feeding. If you decide to warm the formula, place the bottle under running warm water or into a bowl of warm water for a few minutes. Avoid getting water into the bottle or nipple. This could contaminate the prepared formula. Test the temperature of the formula before feeding it to your baby by putting a few drops on the inside of your wrist. It should feel warm, not hot. Never warm infant formula in a microwave. Microwaving creates hot spots, which can burn your baby’s mouth. HOW TO PREPARE AND STORE POWDEREDINFANT FORMULA ARE YOU FEEDING YOUR BABY POWDERED INFANT FORMULA? Follow these steps to prepare and store your infant formula safely and correctly MM/DD/YY STEP Make sure the formula is not expired and the container is in good condition Clean the countertops and wash your hands with soap and warm water before eparing bottles. Use a clean bottle and nipple.STEP Use water from a safe source to mix with formula. Tap water is usually safe, but contact your local health department if you are not sure. STEP A B STEP STEP STEP After feeding, be sure to thoroughly clean the bottle and nipple before the next use. HOW TO PREPARE AND STORE POWDEREDINFANT FORMULA ARE YOU FEEDING YOUR BABY POWDERED INFANT FORMULA? Follow these steps to prepare and store your infant formula safely and correctly MM/DD/YY STEP Make sure the formula is not expired and the container is in good condition(no dents, puffy ends, or rust spots STEP ountertops and wash your hands with soap and warm water before Use water from a safe source to mix with formula. Tap water is usually safe, but contact your local health department if you are not sure. A B Use the exact amount of water and formula listed on the instructions of the infant formula container. Always measure the water first and then add the infant formula powder. NEVER dilute formula by adding extra water. This can make your baby sick.STEP STEP e infant formula in the bottle to mix. Do not stir. STEP You do not need to warm infant formula before feeding. If you decide to warm the formula, place the bottle under running warm water or into a bowl of warm water for a few minutes. Avoid getting water into the bottle or nipple. This could contaminate the prepared formula. Test the temperature of the formula before feeding it to your baby by putting a few d

rops on the inside of your wrist. It should feel warm, not hot. Never warm infant formula in a microwave. Microwaving creates hot spots, which can burn your baby’s mouth. STEP After feeding, be sure to thoroughly clean the bottle and nipple before the next use. o learn about cleaning and sanitizing infant feeding items, https://go.usa.gov/xpg4Fo learn about infant formula feeding, https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/InfantandToddlerNutrition/formula-feeding/index.html USE QUICKLY OR STORE SAFELY Use prepared infant formula within 1 hour from startof feeding within 2 hours of preparation.If you are not going to use the prepared infant formula within 2 hours, immediately store the bottle in the refrigerator within 24 hours.Throw out any infant formula that’s after feeding your baby. Do not refrigerate it to save for later. The combination of infant formula and your baby’s saliva can cause bacteria to grow. 306670-A 2 hr 1. 2. 3. If your baby is younger than months old, was born prematurely, or has a weakened immune system, you may want to take extra precautions when preparing infant formula. Visit https://www.cdc.gov/cronobacter/infection-and-infants.htmlto learn more. use a bottle to feed your baby anything besides infant formula or breast milk.Hold your baby close when you feed him or her a bottle.Always hold the bottle for your baby while feeding. Propping the bottle in your baby’s mouth can increase your baby’s risk ofchoking, ear infections, and tooth decay. Do not put your baby to bed with a bottle. Infant formula can pool around the baby’s teeth and this can cause tooth decay. Do not force your baby to nish the bottle if your baby is showing signs of fullness. Position the bottle at an anglerather than straight up and down so the infant formula only comes out when your baby sucks.et your baby take breaks from drinking when he or she seems to want them.Watch your baby for signs that he or she , and then stop feeding, even if the bottle is not empty. TIPS FOR BOTTLE FEEDING USE QUICKLY OR STORE SAFELY Use prepared infant formula within 1 hour from startof feeding within 2 hours of preparation.If you are not going to use the prepared infant formula within 2 hours, immediately store the bottle in the refrigerator within 24 hours.Throw out any infant formula that’s after feeding your baby. Do not refrigerate it to save for later. The combination of infant formula and your baby’s saliva can cause bacteria to grow. 306670-A 2 hr 1. 2. 3. If your baby is younger than months old, was born prematurely, or has a weakened immune system, you may want to take extra precautions when preparing infant formula. Visit https://www.cdc.gov/cronobacter/infection-and-infants.htmlto learn more. use a bottle to feed your baby anything besides infant formula or breast milk.Hold your baby close when you feed him or her a bottle.Always hold the bottle for your baby while feeding. Propping the bottle in your baby’s mouth can increase your baby’s risk ofchoking, ear infections, and tooth decay. Do not put your baby to bed with a bottle. Infant formula can pool around the baby’s teeth and this can cause tooth decay. Do not force your baby to nish the bottle if your baby is showing signs of fullness. Position the bottle at an anglerather than straight up and down so the infant formula only comes out when your baby sucks.Let your baby take breaks from drinking when he or she seems to want them.Watch your baby for signs that he or she , and then stop feeding, even if the bottle is not empty. TIPS FOR BOTTLE FEEDING USE QUICKLY OR STORE SAFELY Use prepared infant formula within 1 hour from startof feeding within 2 hours of preparation.If you are not going to use the prepared infant formula within 2 hours, immediately store the bottle in the refrigerator within 24 hours.Throw out any infant formula that’s after feeding your baby. Do not refrigerate it to save for later. The combination of infant formula and your baby’s saliva can cause bacteria to grow. 2 hr 1. 2. 3. If your baby is younger than months old, was born prematurely, or has a weakened immune system, you may want to take extra precautions when preparing infant formula. Visit https://www.cdc.gov/cronobacter/infection-and-infants.htmlto learn more. use a bottle to feed your baby anything besides infant formula or breast milk.Hold your baby close when you feed him or her a bottle.Always hold the bottle for your baby while feeding. Propping the bottle in your baby’s mouth can increase your baby’s risk ofchoking, ear infections, and tooth decay. Do not put your baby to bed with a bottle. Infant formula can pool around the baby’s teeth and this can cause tooth decay. Do not force your baby to nish the bottle if your baby is showing signs of fullness. Position the bottle at an anglerather than straight up and down so the infant formula only comes out when your baby sucks.Let your baby take breaks from drinking when he or she seems to want them.Watch your baby for signs that he or she , and then stop feeding, even if the bottle is not empty. TIPS FOR BOTTLE FEEDING 306670-A USE QUICKLY OR STORE SAFELY Use prepared infant formula within 1 hour from startof feeding within 2 hours of preparation.If you are not going to use the prepared infant formula within 2 hours, immediately store the bottle in the refrigerator within 24 hours.Throw out any infant formula that’s after feeding your baby. Do not refrigerate it to save for later. The combination of infant formula and your baby’s saliva can cause bacteria to grow. 2 hr 1. 2. 3. use a bottle to feed your baby anything besides infant formula or breast milk.Hold your baby close when you feed him or her a bottle.Always hold the bottle for your baby while feeding. Propping the bottle in your baby’s mouth can increase your baby’s risk ofchoking, ear infections, and tooth decay. Do not put your baby to bed with a bottle. Infant formula can pool around the baby’s teeth and this can cause tooth decay. Do not force your baby to nish the bottle if your baby is showing signs of fullness. Position the bottle at an anglerather than straight up and down so the infant formula only comes out when your baby sucks.Let your baby take breaks from drinking when he or she seems to want them.Watch your baby for signs that he or she , and then stop feeding, even if the bottle is not empty. TIPS FOR BOTTLE FEEDING If your baby is younger than months old, was born prematurely, or has a weakened immune system, you may want to take extra precautions when preparing infant formula. Visit https://www.cdc.gov/cronobacter/infection-and-infants.htmlto learn more. USE QUICKLY OR STORE SAFELY Use prepared infant formula within 1 hour from startof feeding within 2 hours of preparation.If you are not going to use the prepared infant formula within 2 hours, immediately store the bottle in the refrigerator within 24 hours.Throw out any infant formula that’s after feeding your baby. Do not refrigerate it to save for later. The combination of infant formula and your baby’s saliva can cause bacteria to grow. 2 hr 1. 2. 3. Position the bottle at an anglerather than straight up and down so the infant formula only comes out when your baby sucks.Let your baby take br from drinking when he or she seems to want them.Watch your baby for signs that he or she , and then stop feeding, even if the bottle is not empty. TIPS FOR BOTTLE FEEDING use a bottle to feed your baby anything besides infant formula or breast milk.Hold your baby close when you feed him or her a bottle.Always hold the bottle for your baby while feeding. Propping the bottle in your baby’s mouth can increase your baby’s risk ofchoking, ear infections, and tooth decay. Do not put your baby to bed with a bottle. Infant formula can pool around the baby’s teeth and this can cause tooth decay. Do not force your baby to nish the bottle if your baby is showing signs of fullness. If your baby is younger than months old, was born prematurely, or has a weakened immune system, you may want to take extra precautions when preparing infant formula. Visit https://www.cdc.gov/cronobacter/infection-and-infants.htmlto learn more. USE QUICKLY OR STORE SAFELY Use prepared infant formula within 1 hour from startof feeding within 2 hours of preparation.If you are not going to use the prepared infant formula within 2 hours, immediately store the bottle in the refrigerator within 24 hours.Throw out any infant formula that’s after feeding your baby. Do not refrigerate it to save for later. The combination of infant formula and your baby’s saliva can cause bacteria to grow. 2 hr 1. 2. 3. Position the bottle at an anglerather than straight up and down so the infant formula only comes out when your baby sucks.Let your baby take breaks from drinking when he or she seems to want them.Watch your baby for signs that he or she , and then stop feeding, even if the bottle is not empty. TIPS FOR BOTTLE FEEDING use a bottle to feed your baby anything besides infant formula or breast milk.Hold your baby close when you feed him or her a bottle.Always hold the bottle for your baby while feeding. Propping the bottle in your baby’s mouth can increase your baby’s risk ofchoking, ear infections, and tooth decay. Do not put your baby to bed with a bottle. Infant formula can pool around the baby’s teeth and this can cause tooth decay. Do not force your baby to nish the bottle if your baby is showing signs of fullness. If your baby is younger than months old, was born prematurely, or has a weakened immune system, you may want to take extra precautions when preparing infant formula. Visit https://www.cdc.gov/cronobacter/infection-and-infants.htmlto learn more. USE QUICKLY OR STORE SAFELY ou are not going to use the prepared infant formula within 2 hours, immediately store the bottle in the refrigerator within 24 hours.Throw out any infant formula that’s after feeding your baby. Do not refrigerate it to save for later. The combination of infant formula and your baby’s saliva can cause bacteria to grow. 2 hr Use prepared infant formula within 1 hour from startof feeding within 2 hours of preparation. 2. 3. TIPS FOR BOTTLE FEEDING atch your baby for signs that he or she , and then stop feeding, even if the bottle is not empty.Position the bottle at an anglerather than straight up and down so the infant formula only comes out when your baby sucks.Let your baby take breaks from drinking when he or she seems to want them. use a bottle to feed your baby anything besides infant formula or breast milk.Hold your baby close when you feed him or her a bottle.Always hold the bottle for your baby while feeding. Propping the bottle in your baby’s mouth can increase your baby’s risk ofchoking, ear infections, and tooth decay. Do not put your baby to bed with a bottle. Infant formula can pool around the baby’s teeth and this can cause tooth decay. Do not force your baby to nish the bottle if your baby is showing signs of fullness. If your baby is younger than months old, was born prematurely, or has a weakened immune system, you may want to take extra precautions when preparing infant formula. Visit https://www.cdc.gov/cronobacter/infection-and-infants.htmlto learn more. USE QUICKLY OR STORE SAFELY 2 hr Use prepared infant formula within 1 hour from startof feeding within 2 hours of preparation. If you are not going to use the prepared infant formula within 2 hours, immediately store the bottle in the refrigerator within 24 hours. 3. hrow out any infant formula that’s after feeding your baby. Do not refrigerate it to save for later. The combination of infant formula and your baby’s saliva can cause bacteria to grow. TIPS FOR BOTTLE FEEDING Watch your baby for signs that he or she , and then stop feeding, even if the bottle is not empty.Position the bottle at an anglerather than straight up and down so the infant formula only comes out when your baby sucks.Let your baby take breaks from drinking when he or she seems to want them. use a bottle to feed your baby anything besides infant formula or breast milk.Hold your baby close when you feed him or her a bottle.Always hold the bottle for your baby while feeding. Propping the bottle in your baby’s mouth can increase your baby’s risk ofchoking, ear infections, and tooth decay. Do not put your baby to bed with a bottle. Infant formula can pool around the baby’s teeth and this can cause tooth decay. Do not force your baby to nish the bottle if your baby is showing signs of fullness. If your baby is younger than months old, was born prematurely, or has a weakened immune system, you may want to take extra precautions when preparing infant formula. Visit https://www.cdc.gov/cronobacter/infection-and-infants.htmlto learn more. USE QUICKLY OR STORE SAFELY 2 hr Use prepared infant formula within 1 hour from startof feeding within 2 hours of preparation. If you are not going to use the prepared infant formula within 2 hours, immediately store the bottle in the refrigerator within 24 hours. 3. Throw out any infant formula that’s after feeding your baby. Do not refrigerate it to save for later. The combination of infant formula and your baby’s saliva can cause bacteria to grow. TIPS FOR BOTTLE FEEDING Watch your baby for signs that he or she , and then stop feeding, even if the bottle is not empty.Position the bottle at an anglerather than straight up and down so the infant formula only comes out when your baby sucks.Let your baby take breaks from drinking when he or she seems to want them. use a bottle to feed your baby anything besides infant formula or breast milk.Hold your baby close when you feed him or her a bottle.Always hold the bottle for your baby while feeding. Propping the bottle in your baby’s mouth can increase your baby’s risk ofchoking, ear infections, and tooth decay. Do not put your baby to bed with a bottle. Infant formula can pool around the baby’s teeth and this can cause tooth decay. Do not force your baby to nish the bottle if your baby is showing signs of fullness. If your baby months old, was born prematurely, or has a weakened immune system, you may want to take extra precautions when preparing infant formula. Visit https://www.cdc.gov/cronobacter/infection-and-infants.htmlto learn more