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Child health

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Hi , My baby is 7 months old so i have started bottle feeding him. After each feed i wash the bottle with handwashing soap (lifebuoy liquid) and rinse it properly. Then before the next feed i boil the bottle for 5-10 minutes. Is my process right? Should i wash the feeding bottle with soap or i should only boil it ? I am really worried as someone has told me that washing feeding bottles with soap is harmful for the baby. Pls suggest.

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Dr. Sreedhar RS Pediatrician 24 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sreedhar RS

Pediatrician 24 yrs exp Chennai

Hi.. Pls STOP bottle feeding. More chance of Diarrhea, ear infection and teeth problems with bottle feeding. Also cleaning and sterilizing bottle is a difficult process. Start using spoon or paladai to give feeds. Also you must start first foods like Ragi porridge, cerelac etc. Continue breast feeding. After 1 year you can start giving other milks like packet milk with cup.

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