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Babies’ immune systems are still developing and therefore not as strong as an adult’s. Therefore, it is crucial that all bottles, teats and feeding equipment are washed and sterilised before each feed, particularly when under 6 months old.  \nFormula Feeding  \nAccording to the Food Standard Agency, Department of Health and the NHS the best way to prevent a baby from becoming ill is to make up all formula feeds fresh, as and when they are required by the baby. Therefore, we will not accept bottles that have been pre-made (With the exception of sealed pre-made milk such as cartons bought from the shop) .  \nWe ask that parents help with this in the following ways:  \n• Bring in your child’s bottles for the day sterilised (unless over 12months) and fully assembled with the teat and lid in place. This prevents the inside of the sterilised bottle and the inside and outside of  \nthe teat from being contaminated.  \n• Provide the formula powder inside its original container, however, we prefer milk powder to be provided in a measured out, labelled container (i.e. 4oZ, to avoid any mistakes) .  \n• Label to formula container with the child’s full name and date of opening  \nWhen preparing formula bottles, we will follow the below routine:  \n• Step 1: Fill the kettle with at least 1 litre of fresh tap water (we do not use water that has been boiled before) .  \n• Step 2: Boil the water. Then leave the water to cool for no more than 30 minutes, so that it remains at a temperature of at least 70C. This can be left in the kettle but the staff member will check the time and be responsible for this.  \n• Step 3: Pour the amount of water required into the bottle. We’ll double-check that the water level is correct. We always put the water in the bottle first, while it is still hot, before adding the powdered formula.  \n• Step 4: Cover the teat with the cap and shake the bottle until the powder is dissolved.  \n• Step 5: It's important to cool the formula so it's not too hot to drink. We do this by holding the bottle (with the lid on) under cold running water, or by submerging the bottle in a jug of cold water. The bottle should be regularly shaken and the temperature checked.  \n• Step 6: Test the temperature of the formula on the inside of your wrist before giving it to the child. It should be body temperature, which means it should feel warm or cool, but not hot. Staff will check the temperature with a minimum of two staff members to ensure a safe drinking temperature.  \nFollowing the NHS guidance, made-up infant formula must be used within 2 hours so any formula will be disposed of after this time. The 2 hours will start from when the bottle was made NOT from when the child has started feeding.  \nBreast Milk  \nWe ask that parents help with this in the following ways:  \n• Bring in your child’s bottles for the day sterilised (unless over 12 months) and fully assembled with the teat and lid in place. This prevents the inside of the sterilised bottle and the inside and outside of the teat from being contaminated.  \n• Provide the breast milk (fresh or frozen) labelled with your child’s name and the date that it was expressed. (NHS advises breast milk can be stored in the fridge for 8 days and in the freezer for 6 months) .  \nCows Milk/Alternative Milk (Dairy-free versions)  \nNHS advise giving your baby formula/breast milk for the first 12 months. Once your child is 12 months old, cows’milk can be introduced as a main drink. Whole milk will be given to children until they are 2 years old, semi-skimmed milk will be provided after this.  \nWe ask that parents help with this in the following ways:  \n• Bring in your child’s bottles for the day sterilised (unless over 12 months) and fully assembled with the teat and lid in place. This","cbCailKyTe6SSHoj","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailKyTe6SSHoj","pdf",207043,"English","# Bottle Preparation and Milk Feeds\n## Formula Feeding\n## Breast Milk\n## Cows Milk/Alternative Milk (Dairy-free versions)\n## Reheating Procedure\n## Water\n## Sources","[{\"question\":\"Why must bottles and feeding equipment be washed and sterilised before each feed?\",\"answer\":\"Babies’ immune systems are still developing, so hygiene is crucial. All bottles, teats, and feeding equipment must be washed and sterilised before each feed, especially for babies under 6 months old.\"},{\"question\":\"How should formula be prepared safely?\",\"answer\":\"Make up formula fresh as and when required. 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