There are some simple rules for giving your baby a bottle to ensure that the bottle is used correctly.

 

1. always clean the baby bottle properly. Take all parts apart and rinse thoroughly. Use hot water and washing-up liquid and sterilise the bottle with hot water before each use.

 

2 Check the suction cup regularly. It must not become brittle, in which case it must be replaced immediately.

 

3. always measure the temperature of the milk before feeding.

 

4. the bottle should no longer be given when the child is one year old, as otherwise dental problems may occur.

 

5 Each child should have its own bottle, even between siblings.

 

6 The teat should not be used as a substitute for a dummy.