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Sterilising bottles

It is important to sterilise all feeding equipment regularly. Bottles should be cleaned and sterilised after each feed. This will reduce chances of any bacteria passing to your baby through contaminated bottles. Take bottle and teat apart and rinse them out Wash them in hot water with a weak detergent solution Use a brush to ensure that…

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Cleaning and germs

Germ Warfare

In today’s world of bleaches, disinfectants and antibacterial sprays and cloths, cleanliness is next to godliness. Parents, however, can forget godliness; cleanliness is next to impossible when you’re juggling work with family life. But don’t despair. In a society that believes the only good germ is a dead one, our obsession with cleanliness could actually be causing more problems than…

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How to make up a formula milk feed

Bottle feeding your baby

Breast milk is best but not all new mums choose to or can breastfeed. Bottle feeding doesn’t mean that your baby will miss out on all the cuddles and intimacy that comes with breastfeeding – it will still be a very special time for you and for your baby. It is important to discuss this with your GP or…

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