Others were fed cereal cooked in bone broth. The spout was covered with rags, linen or sponges to form a makeshift teat. By the 18th century, people began to realise that human milk was best for babies — hooray — so they set about formulating something that would have similar properties.
In a gent named Gale Borden added sugar to the newly invented evaporated milk another popular feeding choice for babies , canned it and marketed it as condensed milk. This soon became a popular breastmilk alternative for babies. Public Domain, Link. In a chemist named Justus von Liebig created, patented, and marketed one of the first baby formulas.
It was initially made in a liquid form and then he developed a powdered form that would keep for longer. There were now 27 patented types of infant food and most of them were fatty, sugary and inappropriate for babies due to very few nutrients. During the midth century glass bottles began to be used with the first baby feeding bottles, created in France. Cleaning infant cups and pap feeders was almost impossible.
They exposed hand-fed babies to harmful bacteria, and the food lacked important nutrients. Around , things began changing. People recognized that glass was a better material for baby bottles. Because glass is clear, it can be cleaned more easily. Still, many more artificially fed babies died young, compared to naturally fed babies.
Medical writers insisted that human milk was best for babies. During the second half of the s, doctors realized two important things about feeding infants. First, human milk stays almost germ-free as it passes from mother to child.
Prepared formula—especially from animal milk —in a bottle, cup, or spoon can be contaminated. It is less sweet and lacks nutrients. Human infants have a hard time digesting it. The first fact made physicians encourage the use of glass feeding bottles designed for easy sterilization. By , drugstores sold a variety of prepared infant foods. Doctors offered complicated instructions for homemade artificial feeding formulas well into the s. Better choices finally came.
The formula should only be lukewarm. Never heat bottles in the microwave. Microwaves heat foods and liquids unevenly. This can cause hot spots in the formula that can burn your baby. Sterilize clean bottles and nipples before you use them for the first time. You can do this by putting them in boiling water for five minutes. Instead, wash bottles, nipples and caps in hot, soapy water.
Rinse them carefully to remove any soap residue. You can also run them through the dishwasher, which kills more germs than washing by hand. Last Updated: January 14, This information provides a general overview and may not apply to everyone. Talk to your family doctor to find out if this information applies to you and to get more information on this subject. Breastfeeding benefits your baby.
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Visit The Symptom Checker. Read More. Fever in Infants and Children. Vomiting and Diarrhea. Offer infant formula until your baby is 9 to 12 months of age. Soy-based infant formulas are only recommended for babies with a medical condition called galactosemia g-lak-toh-see-me-ah or for babies who do not drink dairy for religious or cultural reasons.
They are not safe and do not give your baby the complete nutrition they need to grow and develop. If you have questions or concerns about feeding your baby, contact your health care provider, a public health nurse or a lactation consultant. You can also call HealthLink BC at to speak with a registered nurse or registered dietitian. There are 3 types of store-bought formula: ready-to-feed, liquid concentrate and powdered. Ready-to-feed and liquid concentrate are sterile free from germs until they are opened.
Powdered formula is not sterile. You can buy infant formula at most grocery stores and pharmacies. Follow the instructions on the label. Do not dilute the formula with extra water. Never use formula from a container with dents, bulges or other damage. Use the formula before the expiration date on the package. Healthy babies born at full term, which is 37 weeks or more of pregnancy, can be fed any type of store- bought formula: ready-to-feed, liquid concentrate or powdered.
If you use powdered formula, prepare it carefully. Some babies have a higher risk of getting sick from powdered infant formula and should be fed ready-to-feed or liquid concentrate formula. These babies include those who:. If you are not sure what type of formula to feed your baby, discuss with your health care provider.
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