When you bring your baby home, there’s just so much to think about. Dummy or no dummy? How many layers should they be wearing during the day? Let alone the night - how many layers, combined with a sleep sack, should they have on?
And the big one… how do you heat a baby’s bottle so that it’s the perfect temperature? Microwave? Stove? Sunlight and wishful thinking?
Fear not. We’ve got you covered with this no-stress guide to getting that milk from frosty to perfectly toasty, and your baby fed and happy.
Why does it even matter?
For such small little things, babies can have a lot of opinions. Too cold? Cue dramatic rejection and dislike of the bottle. Too hot? That’s a safety hazard.
But get it just right and you’ve got a calm, happy, and well-fed little human.
Warming it right also helps digestion, so baby stays full and comfy. And let’s be real, anything that makes baby less cranky is a win (especially if they sleep more as a result).
Common (but risky) warming methods include…
Microwaving may be fast, but can create dangerous hot spots.
Running under hot water: Works... eventually. But who has time for a slow water dance at 3 in the morning, especially when it feels like it takes forever for the water to warm up?
Guesswork warming: “Feels warm-ish” is not a reliable method… especially with precious drops of breast milk or formula.We suggest using a bottle warmer or warm water bath: These warm bottles gradually and evenly. Shake or swirl the bottle gently, to help spread the heat and avoid hot spots.
And most importantly… check the temperature with a Safer Baby bottle thermometer!
This is where you go from “meh, close enough” to “ahhh, just right.”
Your thermometer gives you a precise reading so you can stop the guesswork, and know when the entire contents of the bottle is safe for drinking.
It’s not just for parents...
It’s perfect for everyone. Uncertain uncles. Aunties who just want to make sure they’re getting it right. Babysitters who are really, really scared of getting shouted at by a parent for burning baby’s mouth. Grandmas and grandpas who can’t remember how they used to test a bottle.
For anyone who wants to make sure baby stays safe and gets the perfect-temperature bottle… this is your best bet.
Click here to shop the Safer Baby Bottle Thermometer.
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