PLEASE DO NOT BOTTLE FEED YOUR BABY
ASK ME WHY?
You might say your dr peds is a fool, how can he say i shouldnot bottle baby?
and u will surely ask... if no bottle then what and how....
I HAVE REASONS FOR NO BOTTLE FEED AND SOLUTIONS FOR WHAT AND HOW.
BOTTLE FEEDING IS SOURCE OF INFECTION
well age old doctors have been telling that bottle feeding is a source of infection,
but you will find many docs who will promote bottles saying that there is a method to
have bottle boiled and cleaned before every feed.
Those who use bottle for feeding, its recommended that for each feed the bottle should be presterilised.
it isnt difficult, believe me ! in the morning keep all your bottles for boiling,
say 5 bottles kept for boiling in water jar, or boiler.. they will be clean and off microbes within 20 minutes,
safer that without.. may be doesnt transmit infection, ( some viruses dont get killed by heat !)
so per feed you have a sterilised bottle, are u sure the feed isnt infected?
well, u say... i get my feeds for baby from so and so company..
which provides presterilised microbe free feeds..
but are u sure it will remain so even after multiple uses?
are u boiling the scoop and spoon used for feeds..
well that doesnt seem to happen.
so , lets conclude bottle and feeding both can transmit infection.
DOESNT NORMAL DIET TRANSMIT INFECTION?
NO it doesnt most of the times as most food articles are pre-boiled.
other ways by which bottle can cause infections /diseases:
read here:
bottle does get contaminated during use,
the feeder person gets lazy to feed and may leave it in mouth
and go for work.
true its too common... even the babysitteres.. grands.. and moms do the same.
Remember no work is more important than baby.
well your baby takes time... but its YOUR BABY .... its your duty..
doesnt your lunch take time for you.
one shouldnt feel lazy when it deals with feeding ones own life.
stagnant feed in mouth is nidus for infection
yes.. as bottle remains in mouth.. it leaks milk even if baby doesnt suck the nipple..
so theer is continuous flow of sugar rich feed... that causes many problems
like: local mucosal sores
local mucosal hypetrophy
promotes bacteria to grow.. those who are already in mouth
is a persistant stimulus for tonsillitis and adenoiditis and persistant recurrent nose blocks
so your baby can persitantly have nose and related problems.. like persistant cough.. noisy breathing.. etc
it can promote local infection to such an extent to cause breathlessness and life threatening stridors.
the dilutions may be improper resulting in malnutrition..
as for feeds to flow freely people may prefer wide bore nipples or dilute the feeds.
SO SHOULD I USE COW MILK? TO FEED MY BABY
NO, NOT UNLESS RECOMMENDED BY YOUR DOCTOR,
cows milk isnt meant for human baby.. its meant for cows..
read details elsewhere on this site.
THEN WHAT SHOULD I FEED MY BABY?
BREAST FEED IS THE ONLY MOST NUTRITIOUS AND SAFE FEED FOR YOUR BABY.
breast feed whenever you can upto 6 months of age... afterwards growth needs of baby will change.
you can feed your baby... your own milk... even if u are not with baby... read else where on this website.
PLEASE DONOT USE BOTTLE FOR BABY. IF U HAVE TO FOR ANY WAY..
PLEASE DONOT USE NIPPLE BOTTLES..
GO FOR SAPOONBOTTLES AND STRAW BOTTLES.
FEED THE CHILD IN SEMISITTING OR SITTING POSITION.
FEED WITH CUP / WATI SPOON.. THAT AVOIDS ALL CONTAMINATIONS.
YOU CAN EVEN FEED YOUR OWN MILK WITH SPOON WHEN YOU ARENT AT HOME.
BREAST FEEDING IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR HIV MOTHERS ROUTINELY
FOR DETAILS -. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PEDIATRICIAN.
IF YOU CANT USE BREAST MILK FOR FEEDING YOUR BABY FOR SOME MEDICAL REASON..
GO FOR THE SAFEST OPTION AFTER CONSULTING YOUR DOCTOR..
BUT REMEMBER IT WONT BE AS SAFE AND AS NUTRITIVE AS BREAST MILK TILL 6 MONTHS OF AGE.
THATS THE PRICE YOU GOTTA PAY.
Dr kondekar santosh venketraman
child health specialist at HIS best!
9869803343
pediatrician; seth G S Medical colllege
KEM Hospital - Parel/Bhabha Hospital - Bandra
Mumbai
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