Microwave vs. Bottle Warmers???

Question

I had a Munchkin bottle warmer and it sucked! It took forever to warm the bottle esp. in the middle of the night while my husband's trying to sleep.... therefore I returned it. Now I'm back to boiling water and having the bottle sit in it, only I prep the bottle 15-30mins before the baby is suppose to eat. This is esp exhausting during the middle of the night when it's the only time I can get the max amount of sleep.

Is it okay to use the microwave to heat the bottle for the baby?

I don't normally use the microwave, I only do when I overslept and the baby demands it. Also, I use Dr. Brown bottles..... please help.

I don't produce enough milk to breastfeed even with pumping and all. I'm the type of person who just doesn't eat much therefore even with the prenatal pills, I can't produce milk. Next answer please.

I also don't use powder because my baby's stomach can't handle it. Also I fear I might either put in too much or not enough water, I don't want to risk that either. My baby has gone through a period of time with tummy aches already. NEXT!

I also don't use powder because my baby's stomach can't handle it. Also I fear I might either put in too much or not enough water, I don't want to risk that either. My baby has gone through a period of time with tummy aches already. NEXT!

Okays, I currently use instant formula from th cans. I make the bottles everyday and store them in the fridge.

MY QUESTIONS WERE:
IS IT SAFE TO USE THE MICROWAVE TO HEAT THE MILK? YES/NO? WHY OR WHY NOT?

AND, is there another method of heating the bottles for the baby besides boiling the water and letting the bottle sit in the hot water for a few minutes so that it reaches room temp?

Answer 1

The only concern with a microwave is burning baby's mouth. Microwave cooking does not heat evenly so your bottle may feel the right temperature from the outside but be boiling hot in the middle. Best thing to avoid this is to shake the bottle & disperse the heat until you get an accurate feel for the right temperature. I've always used the microwave if i've had to use a bottle.

Answer 2

it not safe to heat the formula in the microwave b/c it kills some of the nutrients. It does also leave hot spots but you can shake those out. You said you use the cans? If its ready to fed I don't think you would have an option other than keeping the can warm, wrapped in a blanket or something so it will heat faster and save the cold formula in the fridge for when you have more time to lt the bottle sit in hot water.
If the baby can have the canned formula that you mix half with water you can heat the water in the microwave in a glass bowl before mixing in the formula and just shake well to get out the hot spots.
You said you used Dr. Brown bottles. Could you put the formula in those bottle with bag liners? maybe just to heat it? The milk heats alot faster in the bags than in the thick plastic bottle. You may have to switch the milk back to the Dr Browns bottle if needed but I think it would still save time

Answer 3

I would put the amount of water you want in the bottle and put it in the microwave until it is heated to how hot you wanted it. Then put the amount of formula in with the water and shake to mix up. They say the heating formula takes away the nutrients if it is microwaved so I solved the problem by microwaving just the water. This saves you a lot of time. It does not heat unevenly as long as you shake it and test it.
Giving your baby a warm bottle helps for the digestion process.

Answer 4

Bottle warmers did not work good for me either. I dont have a microwave but I had a big thermos of boiled water that I would keep and prepare the formula right then without having to heat it up.

Answer 5

no longer probably, no. they are able to take particularly a at the same time as to heat up the bottle. different, decrease priced concepts are: a million. only mixture the formulation with heat water (in case you're employing formulation) 2. Run the bottle below warm water from the faucet 3. warmth up a field of water in the microwave, then enable the bottle take a seat in that for a jiffy be careful in case you place the bottle in the microwave. it could warmth inconsistently, plastic bottles can smash down making them much less stable, and in case you utilize the bottles with the plastic liners, the liners have been many times happening to break in the microwave.

Answer 6

You shouldn't heat up baby bottles or any type of plastic container in the microwave. Maybe if you were using the old-fashioned style glass nursers this would be okay. But with plastic it's not.

"Plastic containers considered suitable for holding foods at room temperature may not necessarily be suitable for use in a microwave oven. The high cooking temperatures may cause the plastic's chemistry to break down and thereby contaminate food in the container. Since it is difficult to determine the composition of plastic from its appearance, it is recommended that plastic containers or films not be used in a microwave oven unless specifically designated for such use. Any questions about such products should be directed to the manufacturer.

Most ceramics, glass-ceramics, some plastics and papers are satisfactory for microwave oven use. Dishes with metallic glazes should not be used. If fast food foil containers and aluminium foil are used, the oven manufacturer's directions should be carefully followed. Do not let fast food foil containers or aluminium foil touch the sides of the oven as this may cause sparking."

http://www.arpansa.gov.au/is_mwave.htm

Answer 7

Have you thought about filling the bottles half way with water, then when baby wakes, just boiling the kettle, topping up to the desired amount of ozs, and temperature, adding the powder and away you go, quicker than trying to heat it in a jug of boiling water.
Although I have to say that I used a microwave when we were onto using bottles and none of my children have been affected by it!

Answer 8

I think that microwave wouldn't be safe for the baby. The best way I can think of is make up several bottles during the day, store them in the fridge, and then heat them up as and when the baby needs them.

Answer 9

I breastfeed my son so I'm not sure about whether or not it's okay to heat up formula in the microwave. But I would be concerned about heating up the plastic. There are studies that say it's bad. It can cause cancer in children and adults from my understanding. You might want to look into that.

Answer 10

i serve my baby his bottles at room temp as i have with all my kids.....and i use powdered formula and bottled water, so when i get up in the middle of the night i just unscrew the top of the bottle ( i premeasure the powder into them several bottles at a time) dump in some water and shake...my first i tried liquid formula and only used it for about a month before it got really aggravating