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If you’re new to bottle feeding, you likely have questions about how to properly prepare formula. To avoid contamination, Jenelle Ferry, M.D., a board-certified neonatologist and director of feeding, nutrition and infant development at Pediatrix® Neonatology of Florida, recommends wiping down the outside of the formula container before each use, as well as the surface where you’ll be preparing the formula. “Make sure to clean the formula scoop afterward,” said Dr. Ferry. When it comes to water type, “You likely don’t need to buy or use special water to prepare infant formula,” she said. One exception to this may be if your home’s water source doesn’t contain fluoride. “Most city water sources are treated with fluoride, which is important for developing teeth,” Dr. Ferry explained. “If your home’s water does not have fluoride, talk with your doctor about options for providing it. Nursery waters that can be purchased over-the-counter are usually supplemented with fluoride.”
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