Bottle fed babies are more prone to infectious diseases than the breast fed babies. This is because the mother’s milk contains such elements that increase immunity of the baby. It also provides enough nutrition that is sufficient for the growing baby.
It is seen that bottle fed babies suffer diarrheal diseases and generalized infections much more than the breast fed babies. This can be minimized if you strictly follow some precautions –
Always use best quality bottles that are not made form unhygienic recycled plastic materials. The nipple of the feeding bottle needs more attention. There is a FDA standard about the quality that must be maintained to prepare each and every bottle.
Make sure that you are boiling the feeding bottle for at least five minutes every time before you are using it. This kills most of the harmful bacteria. After boiling, you need to wipe off the external surface with clean linen.
Never use the feeding bottle repeatedly. Always wash it properly before preparing a new feed.
You have to clean the threads of the feeding bottle thoroughly. This is the place that remains unclean.
Always store the feeding bottle in such places away from insects and pollutants.
Lastly a quick tip, try to breastfeed your baby. It is good for both of you.
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