Infant formula
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Infant formula

Baby formula can come in Ready to use, cencentrated liquid or powder formats. When deciding what formula to use, you should talk to your doctor. He/She can give you advice on the right brands and types of formula for your baby.

You should use infant formula for the first year. Babies aren't ready for regular cow's milk until about the time of their first birthday.
You need to sterilize bottles and nipples before you use them for the first time. You can do this by putting them in boiling water for 5 minutes or using a sterilizer, which canbe bought in any baby shop.

Powder Formula

The most important thing to know is that you must follow the directions on the formula container exactly. Measure carefully and always follow the measurements specified on the container. You should may want to boil the water first and then allow it to cool down. Let it cool off before mixing it with the formula. Always use a clean cup to measure the water.

Switching formula

Sometimes it may be necessary to change the kind of formula that your baby drinks. Fussiness, certain food allergies, or a need for more iron are some of the reasons why your baby's formula may need to be changed. If you're concerned about your babys stool habits or about the color or consistency of the stool, changing his or her formula isn't necessarily the answer. How often babies soil their diapers and the color and consistency of their stool is different from baby to baby. Talk with your doctor before changing your babys formula you may not need to after all.

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