The microwaving bottles issue

[Katy Bug]

I know almost everyone says that microwaving bottles can create "hot spots" in the bottle that can burn baby and can destroy nutrients (I don't know how true that part is). However, we heated up bottles in the microwave with my nephew and my cousin. We never heated up the formula, though, so we wouldn't be destroying nutrients. We put a bottle of water in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds, then shook it up to clear the hotspots. THEN we put the powdered formula in. Both babies never complained or cried during their bottle feeding this way. It was way convenient, especially when my sister made about three bottles for the day and put them in the fridge. We would just heat them up in the microwave and shake it up good before serving.

So how do you guys do it? Do you still suggest heating water and placing the bottle in a warm pan or a bottle warmer or what? Or, is it really necessary to heat a bottle to begin with? Our filtered water from the fridge can be pretty cool without ice, so it may give baby a brain freeze if not warmed a bit. Suggestions? Advice?

 

[skunkpixie]

Hey there! Are from the US or UK? In the UK it is advised that you only add powder to boiled water that has been left to cool for 20-30 mins so it is no less than 70 degrees C. This is beacuse formula powder is not sterile and adding it to hot water ensures that the bacteria it potentially contains is destroyed. However in the US they advise adding formula powder to room temp/slightly warm water (even though this goes against World Health Organisation guidlines). As for microwaving made up bottles, if you are are only putting it in for 10-15 seconds I cant see how it would destroy any nutrients, so I think it would be ok to microwave the bottle with the water and powder mixed. Like you have said the only drawback to microwaving is the hotspots that form so be extra careful. xxx

 

[Frooty]

microwaving doesn't destroy the nutrients and its only recommended u microwave for about 30 secs and shake really good