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About microwaving formula.

PharmDmom2bePharmDmom2be member
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I've never actually done this. . but everything I read says not to do it because it can cause hot spots.  If you shake the bottles when you're done nuking them wouldn't the hotspots go away? 

I'm lucky b/c my kid is not picky and will even take a bottle cold; I'm just wondering if that was the only reason why you shouldn't or if there was something more substantial as well. 

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Re: About microwaving formula.

  • jamie4dukejamie4duke member
    I microwave Kelsey's bottles and shake the crap out of them when they are done.  I only heat them up enough to be about room temp or a little warmer.  I have never had a problem.  I did the same with Teagan's bottles.
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  • CalifragilisticCalifragilistic member
    well you arent supposed to shake bottles bc it adds air which will cause gas. I have thought the same thing though but still wouldnt try it bc i think it can also kill some of the good stuff in breastmilk or formula
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  • Crissy&JoshCrissy&Josh member
    I microwave expressed BM because the bottle warmer takes forever. I put a glass cup of water in with it and heat for 45 seconds. The bottle turns out room temperature. 
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  • CalifragilisticCalifragilistic member
    imageCrissy&Josh:
    I microwave expressed BM because the bottle warmer takes forever. I put a glass cup of water in with it and heat for 45 seconds. The bottle turns out room temperature. 
    i thought the microwave killed the "good stuff" that the baby needs in Bm?
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  • katiekate1974katiekate1974 member

    I mix on demand these days b/c we're using drop ins, but I used to premix and micro. Never had a problem. And both the pedi and the baby book I have said it was fine--do it for short periods of time and shake well. Test on wrist before feeding. No problem. Just don't micro BM b/c it changes the nutrative values.

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  • Crissy&JoshCrissy&Josh member

    imageCaliWieselman:
    imageCrissy&Josh:
    I microwave expressed BM because the bottle warmer takes forever. I put a glass cup of water in with it and heat for 45 seconds. The bottle turns out room temperature. 
    i thought the microwave killed the "good stuff" that the baby needs in Bm?

    Any time you heat BM to a temperature that is too high, the antibodies will be damaged. It really doesn't matter if it's a bottle warmer, the microwave or a pan of hot water. It's my understanding that heating is ok and the antibodies will stay intact if you do not get it too hot. Honestly, when heated in the microwave with the glass of water, the bottle turns out cooler than when I use the bottle warmer.

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  • KtindallKtindall
    I warm Riley's up in the microwave ever since we got home from the hospital. I dont shake it up afterwards I swirl it around and then check it on my arm.
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