La température du biberon pour les bébés peut souvent poser question aux jeunes parents.
- Should the bottle be given hot, cold or at room temperature?
- And behind these various qualifiers, what is, in reality, the exact temperature to target? 😲
- Are there any risks or best practices to be aware of?
- And does your baby's age have anything to do with it?
Élhée answers all your questions to ensure optimal preparation of every bottle.
CONTENTS
- What is the ideal bottle temperature for a newborn baby?
- How to test the temperature of a feeding bottle?
- How do you warm a newborn's milk when you're on the move?
- Baby's growing up... Is it still necessary to warm the milk in his bottle?
- In a nutshell
What is the ideal bottle temperature for a newborn baby?
Let's proceed in chronological order.
For newborns, it is recommended to give the bottle at a temperature close to that of the body. close to body temperature (i.e. 37°C). This temperature is equivalent to that felt during a breast-feeding experience, and also helps baby to better digest the milk. Over time, some babies tolerate slightly different temperatures, sometimes warmer and sometimes not, depending on their preferences.
- You've just pumped but your milk seems cold?
- Wondering if you can reheat the bottle you've just prepared in the microwave?
How to test the temperature of a feeding bottle?
There are two ways of knowing, with varying degrees of accuracy, the temperature of milk in a feeding bottle.
Feel the temperature yourself
The traditional way to test a bottle's temperature is to pour a few drops of milk onto the front of your wrist. a few drops of milk onto the front of your wrist. This very sensitive area allows you to check that the milk is neither too hot nor too cold.
If the milk deposit seems comfortable, you can offer your child a bottle without risk. Too hot milk would have burned your skin.
Utiliser un thermomètre de cuisine
A more contemporary, but also more reliable, method is to use a food thermometer to accurately measure the temperature of the milk. Digital thermometers are commonly used for this purpose, as they offer a quick and accurate readings.
Make sure you place the thermometer in the milk for a few moments and wait for it to beep and/or for the figures to stabilize, depending on the model (we recommend you refer to the instructions if you are concerned about misinterpretation).
How do you warm a newborn's milk when you're on the move?
It's not easy to obtain milk at 37°C while away from home. Some solutions, such as thermos jugs specially designed to hold a bottle and maintain it at the desired temperature.
What's more, if you're staying with friends, chances are they'll agree to warm your bottle in a bain-marie.
Another solution is not to prepare bottles too far in advance, especially if you don't have a mobile electric cooler that you can plug into your vehicle.
Dans ce cas, tire allaiter juste avant l’heure du repas offre certainement la solution la plus sûre de nourrir votre enfant à la température voulue. Le lait fraîchement tiré n’aura ainsi guère le temps de refroidir, si tant est bien sûr que vous le donniez directement à votre enfant une fois exprimé. Des tire-laits manuels, légers et peu encombrants existent également.
Did you know? 🍼Our silicone feeding bottles are compatible with certain breast pumps, thanks to special adapters developed to facilitate your daily life and ensure compatibility between your different equipment.
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Imaginez que vous êtes en balade, parfaitement éloigné(e) de toute prise électrique et que bébé réclame son biberon, chaud. Ultra‑compact et léger, le chauffe‑biberon nomade d’Élhée a d'ores et déjà trouvé sa place dans votre sac à langer.
- Chauffe express : en moins de 5 minutes, il porte le lait, (l'eau ou la préparation lactée) à 37 °C tout en préservant ses qualités nutritives.
- Une autonomie pensée pour la vraie vie : batterie rechargeable (jusqu’à 12 h d’autonomie), écran digital, multi-températures (37–50 °C), sécurité anti-surchauffe… un véritable concentré de praticité dans un petit format.
- Compatibilité : livré avec sa bague adaptatrice, il est fait pour tous les biberons Élhée et s'adapte à plusieurs marques de tire-lait (Avent, Spectra, Ardo).
Une petite révolution pour les parents nomades, épuisés ou pressés, qui rêvent de moments sereins, même sur la route 😉.
Baby's growing up... Do I still need to heat the milk in my baby's bottle?
Some babies will be more attached to their habits than others, preferring to drink warm milk morning, noon and night! Others will enjoy sipping it cold. You can also take into account the season; it will indeed be pleasant for baby to be offered comforting warm milk in winter and cool milk in summer! 🌞
The most important thing is to ensure that the temperature of the milk does not present any risk of burns for your baby.
In a nutshell
The question of bottle temperature for babies, which very often remains a source of anxiety for young parents, is far from a mystery and is easily answered.
From birth to around 6 months of age, it's best to bottle-feed at close to body temperature, i.e. 37°C, to match the temperature of breast milk when breast-feeding.
Vérifier la température du lait peut se faire soit :
- By placing a drop of powdered or breast milk on your wrist
- Using a food thermometer.
It's best not to prepare the bottle too far in advance if you don't have the means to maintain and control its temperature. As baby grows, his tastes evolve, and it's not impossible that he'll show an interest in cold milk, or a greater resistance to milk that's slightly warmer.
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