Comments on: Is it safe to warm a baby bottle in the microwave? http://thepregnantnews.com/health/is-it-safe-to-warm-a-baby-bottle-in-the-microwave Resources for the new and expectant mother. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:25:51 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: csbiup http://thepregnantnews.com/health/is-it-safe-to-warm-a-baby-bottle-in-the-microwave/comment-page-1#comment-38015 csbiup Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:16:53 +0000 http://thepregnantnews.com/health/is-it-safe-to-warm-a-baby-bottle-in-the-microwave#comment-38015 I loved my bottle warmer. It makes steam that surrounds the bottle and warms it up in a couple minutes. I'd hear the baby cry, stick a bottle in, go get the baby and come back to a warm bottle. If you're making one bottle at a time you can just make it with warm water. I loved my bottle warmer. It makes steam that surrounds the bottle and warms it up in a couple minutes. I’d hear the baby cry, stick a bottle in, go get the baby and come back to a warm bottle.
If you’re making one bottle at a time you can just make it with warm water.

]]> By: aussie http://thepregnantnews.com/health/is-it-safe-to-warm-a-baby-bottle-in-the-microwave/comment-page-1#comment-38014 aussie Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:38:26 +0000 http://thepregnantnews.com/health/is-it-safe-to-warm-a-baby-bottle-in-the-microwave#comment-38014 Using the microwave is the easiest way to heat a bottle. Heat it without the lid on and always make sure you give it a good shake. Have bottles of water ready in the fridge, that way all you have to do is add the formula and heat in the microwave. I had no clue about looking after babies before my first child was born, it doesn't take long to find out what works best for you. You will be an expert in no time. I didn't have a microwave for my first child, so I would boil the kettle then pour the water into a container and sit the bottle into it for a few minutes. For my second child I loved having the microwave to heat the bottles in. My children are now adults and I have two grandchildren that had microwave heated bottles as well. Using the microwave is the easiest way to heat a bottle. Heat it without the lid on and always make sure you give it a good shake.
Have bottles of water ready in the fridge, that way all you have to do is add the formula and heat in the microwave.
I had no clue about looking after babies before my first child was born, it doesn’t take long to find out what works best for you. You will be an expert in no time.
I didn’t have a microwave for my first child, so I would boil the kettle then pour the water into a container and sit the bottle into it for a few minutes. For my second child I loved having the microwave to heat the bottles in.
My children are now adults and I have two grandchildren that had microwave heated bottles as well.

]]> By: Anthony Lucien arrived 8/27/09! http://thepregnantnews.com/health/is-it-safe-to-warm-a-baby-bottle-in-the-microwave/comment-page-1#comment-38013 Anthony Lucien arrived 8/27/09! Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:40:23 +0000 http://thepregnantnews.com/health/is-it-safe-to-warm-a-baby-bottle-in-the-microwave#comment-38013 When I brought my son home, I had no idea how to go about doing this so it's good that you are asking in advance. The first time I needed to warm his bottle, I literally warmed it with body heat for like an hour! LOL With glass or plastic, you can warm on the stovetop in water. I prefer not to do this. I have a routine of changing him before feeds so right before I change him, I flick the water (in the sink in my kitchen) onto the hottest setting. I wedge the bottle on/in the drain so that the water hits the side & bottom of the bottle. By the time I'm done changing him, it's warm enough for him! I never have to test the formula this way either. I know that it won't be scorching & he likes it just fine at this temperature. & just so you know, the glass isn't as breakable as you would think. I've dropped many bottles on our kitchen floors (they're tile ... like the hard marble type ones... not sure the exact texture) & on our hardwood floors. =] When I brought my son home, I had no idea how to go about doing this so it’s good that you are asking in advance. The first time I needed to warm his bottle, I literally warmed it with body heat for like an hour! LOL

With glass or plastic, you can warm on the stovetop in water. I prefer not to do this. I have a routine of changing him before feeds so right before I change him, I flick the water (in the sink in my kitchen) onto the hottest setting. I wedge the bottle on/in the drain so that the water hits the side & bottom of the bottle. By the time I’m done changing him, it’s warm enough for him! I never have to test the formula this way either. I know that it won’t be scorching & he likes it just fine at this temperature.

& just so you know, the glass isn’t as breakable as you would think. I’ve dropped many bottles on our kitchen floors (they’re tile … like the hard marble type ones… not sure the exact texture) & on our hardwood floors. =]

]]> By: ? http://thepregnantnews.com/health/is-it-safe-to-warm-a-baby-bottle-in-the-microwave/comment-page-1#comment-38012 ? Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:44:26 +0000 http://thepregnantnews.com/health/is-it-safe-to-warm-a-baby-bottle-in-the-microwave#comment-38012 My son will not drink his bottles room temp. I nuke the water in the bottle then add the formula. Ive been doing that since day one and he is healthy. My son will not drink his bottles room temp. I nuke the water in the bottle then add the formula. Ive been doing that since day one and he is healthy.

]]> By: ConfusedArmyChick http://thepregnantnews.com/health/is-it-safe-to-warm-a-baby-bottle-in-the-microwave/comment-page-1#comment-38011 ConfusedArmyChick Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:50:52 +0000 http://thepregnantnews.com/health/is-it-safe-to-warm-a-baby-bottle-in-the-microwave#comment-38011 i put my daughters bottles in the microwave....but u could put the bottle in hot water, i did that to but it took to long i put my daughters bottles in the microwave….but u could put the bottle in hot water, i did that to but it took to long

]]> By: my lil mans growing to fast http://thepregnantnews.com/health/is-it-safe-to-warm-a-baby-bottle-in-the-microwave/comment-page-1#comment-38010 my lil mans growing to fast Thu, 22 Apr 2010 06:51:04 +0000 http://thepregnantnews.com/health/is-it-safe-to-warm-a-baby-bottle-in-the-microwave#comment-38010 its dangerous to heat a bottle in any way they alll have pros and cons best tip i learnt was to boil the kettle and just put the bottle in the cold water then when it clicks off the bottle was always perfect temp microwave i was against to start with but seriously at 2am its your best friend to get a bottle heated easily and baby back into bed and you can sleep again since the articals were written about radiation killing of nutrients in bottles the technology of microwaves has changed its always better to heat a bottle up pre made than to add formula to hot water bottle warmers iv heard many say are a waste of money as take to long and never warm enough its dangerous to heat a bottle in any way they alll have pros and cons

best tip i learnt was to boil the kettle and just put the bottle in the cold water then when it clicks off the bottle was always perfect temp

microwave i was against to start with but seriously at 2am its your best friend to get a bottle heated easily and baby back into bed and you can sleep again

since the articals were written about radiation killing of nutrients in bottles the technology of microwaves has changed

its always better to heat a bottle up pre made than to add formula to hot water

bottle warmers iv heard many say are a waste of money as take to long and never warm enough

]]> By: Kaykay034 http://thepregnantnews.com/health/is-it-safe-to-warm-a-baby-bottle-in-the-microwave/comment-page-1#comment-38009 Kaykay034 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 05:53:39 +0000 http://thepregnantnews.com/health/is-it-safe-to-warm-a-baby-bottle-in-the-microwave#comment-38009 I always put it in a mug, heat it, then pour it into the bottle. I always put it in a mug, heat it, then pour it into the bottle.

]]> By: Jenna http://thepregnantnews.com/health/is-it-safe-to-warm-a-baby-bottle-in-the-microwave/comment-page-1#comment-38008 Jenna Thu, 22 Apr 2010 05:05:24 +0000 http://thepregnantnews.com/health/is-it-safe-to-warm-a-baby-bottle-in-the-microwave#comment-38008 Honestly you don't even have to worry about heating it up. Some babies will drink it cold and some, like my son drank it room temperature. You can take a bowel of hot water and set the bottle in that to warm it up. I agree it is not good to warm a bottle in the microwave because it causes the milk to be hotter in some places than others and can cause the baby to burn it's mouth. It doesn't take too long to make a bottle real quick. Once you get the hang of it. It will only take like 30 seconds. Honestly you don’t even have to worry about heating it up. Some babies will drink it cold and some, like my son drank it room temperature. You can take a bowel of hot water and set the bottle in that to warm it up. I agree it is not good to warm a bottle in the microwave because it causes the milk to be hotter in some places than others and can cause the baby to burn it’s mouth. It doesn’t take too long to make a bottle real quick. Once you get the hang of it. It will only take like 30 seconds.

]]> By: MaggieB http://thepregnantnews.com/health/is-it-safe-to-warm-a-baby-bottle-in-the-microwave/comment-page-1#comment-38007 MaggieB Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:58:14 +0000 http://thepregnantnews.com/health/is-it-safe-to-warm-a-baby-bottle-in-the-microwave#comment-38007 To heat the bottle without using the microwave stand it in a bowl of hot water. Or, make the formula up with boiled water (that his cooled down a bit, not still boiling) and cool it by standing it in cold water. If your baby is really hungry and distressed you can heat it in the microwave, just make sure you mix it really really thoroughly so there are no hot spots. Always check the temperature of milk before you give to your baby - a few drops on the inside of your wrist, if you can't feel that it's hot or cold then the temperature is right. To heat the bottle without using the microwave stand it in a bowl of hot water. Or, make the formula up with boiled water (that his cooled down a bit, not still boiling) and cool it by standing it in cold water. If your baby is really hungry and distressed you can heat it in the microwave, just make sure you mix it really really thoroughly so there are no hot spots. Always check the temperature of milk before you give to your baby – a few drops on the inside of your wrist, if you can’t feel that it’s hot or cold then the temperature is right.

]]> By: ♥ ɱuɱ σԲ αɳ αɳġєւ ♥ http://thepregnantnews.com/health/is-it-safe-to-warm-a-baby-bottle-in-the-microwave/comment-page-1#comment-38006 ♥ ɱuɱ σԲ αɳ αɳġєւ ♥ Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:19:53 +0000 http://thepregnantnews.com/health/is-it-safe-to-warm-a-baby-bottle-in-the-microwave#comment-38006 I heard the radiation kills something in the milk, I would heat it in warm/hot water, it doesn't take very long. If your out use a microwave. I heard the radiation kills something in the milk, I would heat it in warm/hot water, it doesn’t take very long. If your out use a microwave.

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