Some questions to those that bottlefed their newborns?

Question

Is it necessary to warm bottles - did your baby ever accept room temp bottles?

Any tips you think would be helpful to those that may need to bottlefeed?

Go Shannonmangon - my sentiments exactly - some people cant help themselves

Answer 1

This question was about bottlefeeding not BREASTFEEDING. Why can't you freakin people understand that not everyone can breastfeed and it does not make them a bad parent if they are unable the same as it does not make you a better parent if you can. I tried with all three of mine and was not able to do it. If you don't have a comment about bottlefeeding then go post your breasfeeding comments somewhere from someone who asks for them.

Answer 2

The only time I ever had to warm my sons bottles was when I pulled them out of the fridge. I never left one out long enough for it to get to room temp. I always worry that it may have spoiled. But he would not take it cold. Most of the time, I made his bottle when he woke up and my hot tap water is set high enough that I could get it the right temp right when I made it. One tip...try always to make a fresh bottle (unless it is stored in the fridge.) But a bottle that sits around will go bad and then baby has a tummy ache and that is NO FUN!!!
And don't forget to burp baby. Even if it seems like it always gives him the hiccups, that also keeps him from getting tummyache.
One more thing to remember is that ALL babies are different. What is good for one, may not be good for another so try to always notice how they react to certain things to get an idea of what is best or what they prefer.

Answer 3

It really depends on your baby's preference. Most babies (not all) prefer the bottle warmed up.
Remember to gently shake the bottle if you've warmed it in the microwave (hot spots) and never prop the bottle up..always hold it and the baby when feeding.
There is nothing wrong with room temp...just make sure it hasn't been sitting out more than three hours (I think) as it could start to go bad.
No real tips to offer...your baby will take the bottle. The baby may not like certain nipples, so if you are having some trouble, try changing the type of nipple you use and start out with slow-flow nipples.
Hope this helped.

Answer 4

When my son was a newborn I started him on room temperature bottles.....not cold nor cool nor warmed slightly just room temp and he grew accustomed to it quite quickly...its now how he prefers his bottles. I found with using powder its easiest. You sterilize the water you need for the day put it in a sealed container then use as you go. If youre worried shaking the bottle too much will cause too many air bubbles then let the bottle sit for a minute after putting the powder into the water, it dissolves a bit and makes it easier to mix with a side to side light shake rather than a vigorous up and down one. If you use concentrate make up what you need and store it in the fridge and then when heating up the bottle just dunk it for a few minutes in a measuring cup thats been heated for a minute in the microwave. It takes a few tries but after a while its pretty instinctual as to what would be too warm or too cold for your little ones preference. My cousin actually had her daughter drinking cold bottles by several months old but I always feel that it could give them an "icecream headache" could be paranoia though lol. but paranoia aside I did find a cold bottle contributed to gassiness

Answer 5

My son would only take a warmed bottle he had reflux and really threw up a lot more w/ room temp bottles. The only bottle feeding tip that I have is to still hold your baby when feeding them instead of propping the bottle.

Answer 6

When you "warm bottles" it is because they were in the refrigerator and the formula is too cold.

The bottle has to be room temperature. You will know that it is the right temperature when you squirt some on the inside of your arm and you don't feel anything. If it feels cold or hot then you haven't done it right. The bottle should always be room temperature.

Answer 7

If you live in a warm climate, I wouldn't worry too much about it. But, if you live in a 4 season climate, warm the bottle. Your baby will much prefer it and it will help keep his/her body temperature up, which newborns cannot do on their own yet.

It also helps to make the burping a bit easier. Room temperature formula, for some reason, makes for a more challenging burping session. . .

Answer 8

It's not necessary to warm bottles, however, most babies prefer them that way. My daughter eventually got used to room temp. bottles when she was around 6 months.

Answer 9

Cold milk/formula is too hard for a newborn... being warm helps them digest DO NOT USE THE MICROWAVE TO WARM IT EVER- it easier but will burn the baby --- my friend did this shook it up and tested it on her arm--- but a few sips in the baby burnt his mouth--- apparantly microwaving causes a hot pocket

I just put the lid on a ran some hot water to warm it to room temp then fed my daughter.

Answer 10

Maybe next time you should consider breastfeeding:

It's a lot easier than bottle feeding! No sterilizing bottles, nipples, etc. No mixing formula. No getting out of bed, shuffling half asleep to the fridge all night long to fix bottles! No spending an arm and a leg on formula. If there is ever a food shortage, terrorist attack, snowstorm, or other event that there is no way to get to the store, your baby is fine! Your food is right there in your breasts! Plus there are so many benefits for nursing. Smarter children (tests have been done to prove this), less allergies.... Plus your risk of breast cancer goes down with every baby you nurse...

And no, babies like warm milk. Preferably body temperature.

shannonmangan
As far as I can tell, I didn't say she was a bad parent. I merely pointed out that if she is TOO LAZY to freakin' warm a bottle, then she might want to try an EASIER way to feed her baby- BREAST FEEDING! I don't know your story, but I know that I had a hard time with my first baby but I got help from nurses, lactation consultants and when that didn't work, I had my MIL and SIL who are OB nurses help me. If that hadn't of worked I would have called a doula, a midwife and LA LECHE LEAGUE. I wouldn't have given up.

You can BITE ME if you think I believe people who can't breastfeed for physical reasons beyond their control are 'BAD' parents. But being TOO LAZY to warm a bottle? PA-LEASE! THAT IS S-A-D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 11

We used room temperature water to mix with the formula and never had any problems. A warmer bottle is just intended to mimic breat milk and if they haven't had breast milk from the beginning then they wouldn't know the difference. As long as you don't use really cold water you will be fine.