Proper hygiene is essential when creating best organic baby formula feed.

The immune system of a baby is less strong than that of an adult. This is why all bottles, teats, and other feeding equipment must be cleaned and sterilized before each meal.

This will decrease the likelihood of your baby contracting an infection, especially diarrhoea or vomiting.

A guidance for preparing a formula feeding

• Step 1 Add at least 1 Liter of water to the kettle (do NOT use water that has been previously boiled).
• Step 2: Heat the water. Let the water cool for 30 minutes so it stays at 70C.
• Step 3 Clean the surface that you will use.
• Step 4 – You must wash your hands.
• Step 5 If you’ re using cold-water sterilizers, shake off the solution and rinse the teat with cool boiled water.
• Step 6 Place the bottle on a clean, disinfected surface.
• Step 7 Follow manufacturer’s instructions to pour the water into the bottle. Double verify that the water level has been set correctly. Before adding the powdered formula, always put the hot water in the container first.
• Step 8 Fill the scoop with the formula powder according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Next, level the scoop using the provided leveller or the flat edge of the dry knife. Different formula tins come with different scoops. Use only the formula’s scoop.
• Step 9 Hold the edge of your teat and place it in the retaining rings. Once it is secured, screw the ring onto your bottle.
• Step 10 Cover the teat and shake the bottle to dissolve the powder.
• Step 11 – Make sure to cool the formula down so that it is not too hot. This is done by placing the bottle, with the lid on, under cold running water.
• Step 12 Before you give the formula to your baby, check the temperature on the inside of the wrist. It should be at body temperature. This means that it should feel warm, cool, but not too hot.
• Step 13 Throw away any made-up formula that remains in the bottle after you have given it a few times.

Formula feed making: Do’s and don’ts

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully and select Organic`s Best Shop for baby formula as they may vary on how much water or powder you should use.

When making a feed, do not add any formula powder. This could make your baby bloated and dehydrated. Too much powder can cause your baby to not get enough nutrition.

Your baby’s formula should not contain any sugar or cereals.

Do not heat formula in the microwave as it can cause uneven heating and burn your baby’s lips.

Reduce the infection risk

Sometimes bacteria can be found in powdered infant formula packets or tins sealed with seals.

At room temperature, bacteria can multiply quickly. Even if a feed is stored in a refrigerator, bacteria can still survive, multiply and grow, though more slowly.

It is best to give your baby one feed at a time in order to reduce infection risk.

To make a feed, use freshly boiled water from the tap. Avoid using water that has been boiled or artificially softened.

Allow the water to cool in the kettle for 30 minutes. It will then maintain a temperature at least 70C. This temperature will kill harmful bacteria.

Before you give the feed to your baby, let it cool down. You can also hold the bottle with the lid on, under cold water.

Make your formula feeds with bottled water only

It is not recommended to use bottled water for making up feeds because it may not be sterile or contain too much sodium (or sulphate).