Just like the pipettes used to dispense medication to a child, there is also a graduated feeding bottle. As the name suggests, this is a feeding bottle with a graduated scale on the outside.
Clear, precise markings on the exterior wall indicate how much liquid liquid can be added.
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What do the graduations on your feeding bottle look like?
- The different graduation options for your baby's bottle
- The advantages of a graduated feeding bottle in everyday use
- How to use a graduated feeding bottle
- Where can I find graduated feeding bottles?
- In brief
What do the graduations on your feeding bottle look like?
Graduations are never affixed to the inside of baby bottles during the design phase. They could trap milk residues and impurities. So the inside of your bottle always remains perfectly smooth.
Graduations can be expressed in millilitres (ml) or ounces (oz), depending on model and brand.
The different graduation options for your baby's bottle
The most common graduated feeding bottles in France are those with milliliter graduations, often in 10 or 20 ml increments. At Elhée, we offer 3 different bottle sizes:
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The advantages of a graduated feeding bottle in everyday use
A graduated feeding bottle offers many advantages! Let's see what they are.
Adjust the quantity of milk powder according to manufacturers' recommendations
The graduations help to measure precisely the amount of water and milk powder to be added when preparing bottles. They ensure that your baby receives a balanced diet in line with infant milk brand recommendations.
Get a good idea of the amount of breast milk expressed per day
For mothers who express their milk and then offer it to their baby via a bottle, the presence of graduations makes it possible to accurately monitor the quantity of milk expressed. A reassuring "feature" for many parents, especially with babies who need to be stimulated during mealtimes.
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Know how much milk your baby is drinking and be able to tell your paediatrician.
Using a graduated feeding bottle enables you to monitor and control the amount of milk your baby consumes. This information is invaluable during visits to the paediatrician, and helps ensure optimal monitoring of the child's growth and development.
Knowing when to change to a larger baby bottle
The graduations also help determine whether your baby needs a larger-capacity bottle. When you notice that milk quantities are steadily increasing, it may be time to upgrade to a more suitable model.
How to use a graduated feeding bottle
Before using a graduated feeding bottle, it is recommended to :
- Wash and sterilize sterilize bottle before each use.
- Fill the bottle with the correct amount ofwater by referring to the graduated marks.
- Add the number of spoonfuls of milk powder according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Gently shake the bottle to mix the milk powder thoroughly. milk powder and water. Preferably, mix the contents by rolling the bottle in the palm of your hands.
- Gently warm the bottle in a bain-marie.
- Check temperature with a thermometer or by pouring a drop of milk onto the front of the wrist, where the skin is thin and soft.
Where can I find graduated feeding bottles?
Graduated feeding bottles are available in most chemists, nursery stores and supermarkets. You can also find them online, on specialized sites like ours.
We strongly advise you to choose plastic-free feeding bottles and conform to current standards.
Élhée offers graduated medical-grade silicone baby bottles. 🍼
There is therefore no risk of plastic micro-particles being diffused into your child's milk formula.
- The graduations on our feeding bottles progress in increments of 30.
- They start at 30 ml (or 1 ounce, the equivalent American unit of measurement whose symbol is "oz") for all our feeding bottles. 30 ml usually corresponds to 1 scoop of powdered milk, the smallest dose that can be prepared.
- The scale of graduations is discreet so as not to distort the bottle's design.
In brief
In short, graduations on feeding bottles are more than just a practical detail: they are an essential element in ensuring that your baby receives adequate, balanced nutrition, in line with manufacturers' recommendations.
By using a graduated feeding bottle, you can have peace of mind, knowing that you're providing your child with the best conditions for growing well. 😊
