sterlisation and formula feeding Flashcards
(5 cards)
what to do before sterelising your equipment
wash your hands
dissembling them first, wash all equipment in soapy warm water, as the soap emulsifies the fat in the milk
use bottle brush to get in those hard places
risne in clean water
describe three ways of sterelising
submerge the equipment and boil them for ten minutes
chemical - submerge them for 30 minutes in a solution with no air bubbles and correct dilution of tablet/ liquid changing it every 24 hours
steam with electric or microwave
choice of formula
first milk for 12 months
ready made/powder
introduce solids /ween from 6 months
how to store sterile equipment
fully assemble it using minimal touch then store in a closed system
how to make up formula safely
start with a sterile bottle and clean area and washed hands
water at 70 degrees and to 1oz/28mls
one scope levelled and use spoon from tin
one bottle at a time as used within 2 hours
wind baby after every feed