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My baby old 3 month. when i make the milk bottel must i boil the water ?
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Safer: Boiling water for at least 2 minutes and cooling for 30 minutes prior to adding powdered formula is recommended to decrease bacteria until at least 4 months of age. All the best.
Answered 6/19/2016
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Not necessarily: Follow manufacturer's instruction. Boiling water will be beneficial for sterilizing the water if you believe that your water source is compromised. Typically room temperature water will do for mixing the formula. If you are still able breastfeed let me you encourage to breast feed exclusively. Take care.
Answered 11/28/2017
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