Baby milk powder preparation temperature

After the baby is born, the diet is controlled by the parents. However, since it is the first time for them to be parents, there are many things that they are not familiar with and there are many misunderstandings. Many new parents use hot water to prepare milk powder for their babies and wait until the water cools down before giving it to the baby. This is a very wrong practice. Water that is too hot will cause the loss of nutrients in milk powder. Normally, you only need water at about 45 degrees to make milk powder. The milk powder made in this way not only ensures nutrition, but can also be drunk immediately.

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New parents have many misunderstandings about parenting and feeding, and often make mistakes, such as using freshly boiled water to mix milk powder. In fact, this behavior is very wrong. The temperature for making milk powder only needs to be over 40 degrees. Hot water that is too hot will destroy the nutrients in the milk powder.

No matter what kind of milk powder is prepared, boiling water should not be used. Warm water of about 45 degrees Celsius should be used, "because too high a water temperature can denature the protein in the milk powder and destroy some vitamins, reducing its nutritional and edible value."

Infant formula is rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamin A, vitamin D, and trace elements such as calcium and iron. It needs to be mixed with water before feeding to infants, but parents should note that boiling water should not be used to mix milk powder. The temperature of boiling water is very high. When mixing milk powder, it will cause the whey protein in the milk powder to clot, affecting the child's digestion and absorption. On the other hand, some vitamins that are unstable to heat will also be destroyed, especially the immune active substances added to some milk powder, which will be completely destroyed. Therefore, warm water should be used to mix milk powder to avoid the loss of nutrients. Usually the most suitable temperature for making milk is 40~50 degrees. Do not use hot water to make milk and then wait for it to cool down.

Different brands of milk powder have different mixing ratios, but generally speaking it is better to use warm water at 40 to 60 degrees Celsius. This temperature is not only conducive to speeding up the chemical reaction, promoting the dissolution of sugar, milk powder, etc. in the liquid and adjusting a more uniform solution, but also can ensure that the nutrients in the milk powder are not destroyed.

How to prepare baby milk powder?

1. First, the mother should wash her hands and disinfect the nipple and bottle used to prepare milk powder. Parents should never try to take the easy way out. It is not enough to just blanch the child in boiling water. The child should be boiled in boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes. It is best to choose stainless steel or glass products to facilitate disinfection.

2. Boil the tap water for 1-2 minutes, not too long, because the boiling time should not exceed 5 minutes, which may concentrate the lead and nitrate in the water. Then let it cool to the appropriate temperature (40-60℃), and drop water on the inside of your wrist until it feels about the same as body temperature.

3. Depending on the amount of milk to be made, pour 2/3 of the prepared 50℃-60℃ hot water into the bottle. Then use the spoon that comes with the formula milk powder to add an appropriate amount of milk powder into the bottle according to the instructions. Shake the bottle to allow the formula milk powder to fully dissolve without any lumps.

4. Add the remaining 1/3 of hot water into the bottle, lay the bottle flat, check with the scale to see if there is enough hot water, then cover the bottle with the cap and shake it gently again until the formula milk powder is completely dissolved.

There are 6 points to pay attention to when making milk powder for your baby

1. Check the shelf life of milk powder: In addition to checking the shelf life marked on the milk powder can, you should also check the appearance of the milk powder can. If there are bulges, leaks or rust on the milk powder can, it cannot be used.

2. Wash your hands: Wash your hands with running water first, then wash with soap for at least 20 seconds. Clean your nails and between your fingers.

3. Prepare milk-making tools: Bottles, nipples and lids used for the first time must be sterilized first. After using the bottle once, it needs to be cleaned with a special detergent before each use, and the nipple needs to be cleaned with a mixture of water and vinegar in a 1:1 ratio. This will help prevent the growth of fungi. When opening a new can of powdered milk, first clean the top of the can and the can opener with hot water.

4. Prepare milk powder: first add water to the bottle, preferably sterilized warm water, then add an appropriate amount of milk powder and shake well.

5. If heating is required: pour hot water into a bowl or pan, then place the bottle of milk powder in it for a few minutes. Shake the bottle before heating. Before feeding, drop one or two drops on your wrist or the back of your hand to feel it, it should be gentle. Do not heat bottles in the microwave.

6. Safe storage: When preparing multiple bottles of milk powder, the date of preparation must be marked on the bottles. Keep unused bottles in the refrigerator. Throw away milk that has been stored in the refrigerator for more than 24 hours.