Feeding Breastmilk
We recommend waiting until breastfeeding is well established prior to
feeding your baby expressed breastmilk. Always follow the advice of your
care provider.
Warming Milk
Some babies prefer warm milk. To warm the milk, set bottle in a mug of hot
tap water for several minutes. Gently shake the bottle periodically. Test the
temperature on the inside of your wrist prior to feeding it to your baby.
• Do not heat milk in a microwave. Microwaving can cause severe
burns from hot spots that develop in the milk during the heating
process.
• Do not heat in boiling water or water that is too hot to touch.
• Do not reheat milk above body temperature as it can negatively
impact the nutritional components of the milk.
• Do not reheat milk in a bottle warmer as it can negatively impact the
nutritional components of the milk. Bottle warmers are typically
designed for formula, which is not as susceptible to heat damage.
Safely Bottle-Feed
To ensure safe use of the bottles, adhere to the following guidelines:
• Always inspect the bottle, nipple and other feeding accessories for
defects prior to feeding your baby. If the nipple appears cracked or
torn, discontinue use and discard immediately.
• Always supervise infants when bottle feeding.
• Periodically test the nipple by tugging on it to prevent potential
choking hazards.
• Do not modify the nipple or bottle components.
• Do not use nipple or bottle components for anything other than their
intended purpose, i.e. as for pacifiers, teething surfaces, or toys.
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