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When buying equipment, don’t over complicate it. Buy simple bottles to clean and sterilise. There is no evidence that one brand is better than another.  \n2. Wash all feeding equipment in hot soapy water, with a designated and exclusive brush, and then sterilise before use.  \n3. Make sure you buy enough bottles and teats for at least a 12 hour period so that you aren‘t constantly washing and sterilising bottles-your baby will need your attention a lot of the time. We recommend at least 8.  \n4. If using formula, choose the cheapest brand. All formula must contain the regulated ingredients, and though some brands add additional ingredients, these are added for marketing purposes and there is research to suggest the extras are not absorbed by babies’ bodies in these quantities.  \n5. Although the cheapest brands are just as good as the most expensive, we wouldn’t recommend changing brands according to daily/weekly price variations because babies’ tummies are sensitive to subtle changes. If your baby has additional dietary needs or allergies, seek medical advice.  \n6. Always follow the instructions on the packet. Formula powder is not sterile (contains bacteria) and therefore must always be made with boiling water. Boiling the water and allowing it to cool first is potentially dangerous.*  \n7. When feeding your baby, hold them close to your body (skin to skin is great when you can) and use the time to really connect and bond with them.  \n8. Mimicking the natural way babies are fed will support their development more effectively and help them understand their hunger and fullness cues later. Learn how to do this at [https://www.mamanatural.com/paced-bottle-feeding/](https://www.mamanatural.com/paced-bottle-feeding/)  \n© CalmFamily CIC 2019  \n1  \n[CalmFamily.org](CalmFamily.org)  \n Guide to bottle feeding  \n9. Always feed on demand, rather than to schedule, and allow babies to stop feeding as soon as they’re ready. Respecting hunger and satiation cues is important for development and for a positive relationship with food later in life.  \n10. Babies are born with a strong sucking reflex to help establish breastfeeding. If bottle feeding, your baby may need a dummy in between feeds to stay calm. Evidence shows that dummies reduce the risk of SIDS in formula fed babies.  \n*Please note that the Perfect Prep machines are not recommended because they only use a small amount of hot water and then add cold water to ensure the milk is drinkable straightaway. This has been shown in independent testing to not kill the bacteria in the formula powder.  \nWhat do I actually need?  \nAt least 8 bottles with teats-check what flow these have and choose the slowest, usually recommended for newborns. It is normal for babies to have to suck a lotto get their milk and is good for jaw development and skull alignment.  \nSterilising equipment-there are a number of options for sterilising (see below) .  \nA bottle brush that you use to clean your bottles and nothing else. Choose one that will get right into any nooks and crannies.  \nExpressing and milk storage equipment if you’re wanting to express your own milk to feed to your baby. There is a separate handout for this.  \nSterilising methods  \nElectric steam steriliser-a machine that plugs into a socket. You put all your  \nbottles and any expressing equipment (apart from electrical bits) in and add water. These usually hold 5 bottles and take from 5 to 15 minutes. Bottles are sterile for 24 hours if the lid is kept shut.  \n© CalmFamily CIC 2019  \n2  \n[CalmFamily.org](CalmFamily.org)  \n Guide to bottle feeding  \nMicrowave steam steriliser-a container that you add your equipment to, add water, and then put in the microwave for 4-8 minutes. Usually holds up to 4  \nbottles.  \nSterilising solution method-a tub containing a solution of chemicals and cold water are used. This has the advantage of no requirement for power. It can also hold more equipment if the tub is large. Any e","cbCaicuxPOfa6kOk","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicuxPOfa6kOk","pdf",254902,"English","# Top tips\n## Buying and preparing equipment\n## Formula preparation and feeding approach\n## What do I actually need?\n## Sterilising methods\n# What milk can I use?","[{\"question\":\"What should be considered when buying bottles and teats?\",\"answer\":\"Buy simple bottles that are easy to clean and sterilise, and choose teats with the slowest flow usually recommended for newborns. 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