SILVER SPRING, Md., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) brings you important education on safely handling infant formula at home. While experts strongly recommend breastfeeding, most infants in the U.S. rely on infant formula for some or all of their nutrition. Since it is a food product handled and prepared by hand, infant formula can get contaminated with germs. It is very important that germs do not get into infant formula because babies do not have fully developed immune systems.
Infants at higher risk of infections are those:
Born prematurely
Two months or younger
Who are ill or receiving medical treatment, such as chemotherapy
If you want to clean an unopened container, use a disinfectant wipe or paper towel sprayed with disinfectant to clean the outside of the container and let it completely dry before opening
Never clean the inside of the container
If the scoop falls into the sink, on the counter, or the floor, clean it as you would the baby's bottle and let it air dry completely before using it.
Using Water
Always use water from a safe source to mix your infant formula
If your water supply is cut off or gets polluted, use bottled water
Bottled water isn't sterile (free of germs) unless the label says it is. If you use ordinary bottled water to make formula, handle it the same way as safe tap water.
Mixing Formula
Follow the instructions on the product's label. Measure the exact amount of water first and then add the infant formula powder
If your baby is considered higher risk, take extra steps to prepare their formula
Use prepared infant formula within 2 hours. If not used immediately, store the bottle in the refrigerator and use it within 24 hours.
After Feeding and Storing Opened Formula
Throw away any leftover prepared formula. Saliva can cause bacteria to grow
Follow the product or manufacturer's directions on the label for storing the formula
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