Milk temperature for infants

Many people wonder if milk should be heated for infants or not, so that most children prefer to drink milk at a warm temperature, but is this a necessity, and what is the appropriate temperature of milk for infants?

The following is the most important information regarding the temperature of milk for infants:

Milk temperature for infants

 Many people warm formula milk before giving it to a baby, but this is not necessary and is up to personal preference.

 It is recommended to keep the temperature of milk for infants at room temperature, so that there is no harm in keeping the milk at a low temperature (cold).

 Some children get used to drinking formula at a warm temperature, and these children refuse milk at room temperature, but these children may get used to it over time. 

 Should I warm infant formula?

 The temperature of milk for infants can be kept at room temperature or at a cool temperature, but infant formula can be warmed up if children prefer a warm milk temperature.

 Infant formula can be heated, but left for a few minutes to cool slightly. Cooling milk can be done using cold tap water.

 It is worth noting that it is not recommended to heat infant formula in the microwave, as this may cause the heat to be unevenly distributed inside the milk, which causes parts of the milk to be hotter than others, which may cause burns to the infant.

 It is recommended to dispose of the milk after the child has finished breastfeeding, so that it is not recommended to put the milk bottle inside the refrigerator so as not to cause the growth of bacteria resulting from the stuck baby’s saliva after he has finished drinking the milk. 

What is the best way to heat infant formula for infants?

 Although there is no need to heat infant milk, most children prefer to drink milk with a warm temperature. The following are the most important steps that can be used in order to warm milk for children:

 The safest way to heat infant formula is by placing the milk bottle in warm water for a while. You can also use a device for heating infant formula with a thermometer to measure the temperature. It is not recommended to heat the milk for more than ten minutes, as this may cause the growth of  Bacteria that cause diarrhea in children.

 It is recommended to mix the ingredients inside the milk bottle afterwards in order to distribute the heat evenly.

 The temperature of infant formula is measured by placing drops of milk on the wrist.

 Milk may be heated to a higher temperature than necessary. Cooling it down can be done by placing it in cold water and then measuring the temperature of the milk again. 

 Important tips for infant formula

 Although baby formula bottles are often sealed, the chances of germs multiplying are not impossible, as bacteria can multiply at room temperature, and they can also multiply when keeping milk in the refrigerator as well, but at a much slower speed.

 Here are the most important tips that can be followed in order to reduce the proportion of germs in infant formula:

•  It is preferable to prepare formula milk only once and not to use it again.

•  It is recommended to use freshly boiled water and use it immediately.

•  It is not recommended to use water that has been previously boiled.

•  It is not recommended to leave the water to cool for more than 30 minutes.