Warming a bottle of breast milk properly is not as easy as you would
think because overheating it can damage its nutritive properties. While
using a microwave or heating the milk on the stove may seem like good
options, they are not. These methods can make the milk too hot to serve,
and can remove some of the milk's nutritional benefits. Instead, use a
tried-and-true way to safely heat your baby's source of nutrients.
Instructions
1. Fill a metal or glass bowl halfway with warm water.
2. Place a bottle filled with breast milk halfway into the water.
3. Allow the bottle to stay in the water until it is warmed. If
the warm water cools, add more warm water until the milk reaches the
right temperature.
4. Remove the bottle of breast milk from the water and pat dry with a towel or paper towel.
5. Test the breast milk before offering the bottle to your
baby. Flick a few drops from the nipple on the inside of your wrist. If
it is too cold, warm the milk some more. If it is too warm, let it stand
for a few minutes and test again until it's the right temperature. Do
not serve the bottle before testing the milk's temperature.
Tips & Warnings
Storing breast milk in glass or BPA-free plastic containers designed to hold human milk is best for your baby.
Warming a bottle of breast milk properly is not as easy as you would
think because overheating it can damage its nutritive properties. While
using a microwave or heating the milk on the stove may seem like good
options, they are not. These methods can make the milk too hot to serve,
and can remove some of the milk's nutritional benefits. Instead, use a
tried-and-true way to safely heat your baby's source of nutrients. 