Heating bottles in microwave?

[leigh5tom]

I know it's not recommended, but how many of you ladies do? And how long do you need to put them in for? I premake and rapid cool Rosie's bottles but they are taking ages to heat up in boiling water! (7oz of milk in a bottle) xxxx

 

[Mum0709]

I used to with my girls and it never did them any harm.. I can't remember for sure how long I put them in for but so they where warm, probs about 30-40 seconds depending on watt of microwave... Just make sure you give bottle a good shake after and mixes it all up so there's no cold/hot spots x

 

[Eala]

I did too, and never had any issues. As the PP said, make sure you give them a good mix (I prefer to swirl rather than shake, less air bubbles!). For a fridge-cold bottle I seem to remember it being about 30 seconds. But you'd probably be best doing about 20 seconds, testing it, then doing 5-10 second bursts until it's right.

 

[v2007]

I did.

Did them on for 35 seconds, quick shake, let the bubbles settle and away we went.

V xx

 

[holdonslowdow]

I heat them in the microwave for 30 seconds and they come out the perfect temp - I also shake them up but don't have a problem with bubbles as we have to put gas drops in each bottle and they completely prevent bubbles/foam.

 

[Baby_Dust]

I have never used the microwave but have a quick way to make up bottles. Fill up the bottles with water in the morning. When you require a bottle, boil the kettle and pour our approx 1oz. Top the bottle up with the boiling water and and the formula. The bottle should be good to go!

Took us 3 months to realise this was the best method for us

 

[Laucu]

Yes I heat them up in the microwave - always give the bottle a good swirl afterwards and leave it to rest for 2 minutes before giving to baby.

50 seconds is the magic amount of time for our 5oz bottles.

 

[MrsNorthman]

I use the microwave as well, 6 ounce bottle takes about 45 seconds in my microwave, just gets it to room temp. So much quicker than heating up with water,just give a good swirl after putting in the microwave!!

 

[xxchloexx]

40 secs for my 7oz bottles.. shake well or mix with a knife... works best for us

 

[holdonslowdow]

I'm so glad I am not the only one... I felt a little guilty every time I read the warning about hot spots, but I can't bear to leave the little guy crying while I try to warm them any other way!

 

[sueh81]

i've got an 800watt microwave and 8 and half oz of milk in MAM bottles takes 1 min 15 secs, they only take 1 min in my moms microwave but she has 1000watt

 

[mommie2be]

I'm glad other people do it too.
I make a bottle before I go to bed at night and put it in the refrigerator so when he wakes up I heat it for about 35 seconds shake it up and feed him. Then do it all over again.

 

[fairykate]

i've got an 800watt microwave and 8 and half oz of milk in MAM bottles takes 1 min 15 secs, they only take 1 min in my moms microwave but she has 1000watt

Same here - think MAM bottles are more insulated at the base so take slightly longer. I do same size bottles and 1min for gentle warm or 1min 10secs for a properly warm bottle IYKWIM?

 

[SillyMoo1983]

I microwave a 9oz bottle for 50-60 seconds. It saves so much time and stress! I test and re test the temp to be sure it's ok.

 

[kecie]

I'm so glad others do it, everyone had a go at me for doing it and I felt horrible I only do it at night time now though because it's so much easier. Baby has 180mls and I heat it up for 40 seconds max and swirl it around. He seems to be doing fine with it.

 

[hay246]

yep microwave all the way, warming in hot water takes too long and doesnt get it as warm as he likes it! so much easier

 

[Saaaally]

I put them in the fridge once they're cool, then put in microwave for 40 seconds straight or 20 secs, then 20 secs then 10 secs if he needs a slightly warmer bottle, like before bed xxx

 

[Shanelley]

I microwave the water for about 30 seconds, mix it up and its ready. simple

 

[HellBunny]

I did it with my eldest, i always pre made but warmed them in water until he was around 6 months then found it easier/quicker to microwave.x

 

[holly2234]

I have always done it. I cant remember a time. Ive always just put it in and turned the dial and took it out when it felt like time and tested it!