Others do so because it seems more relaxing for the baby that way.
Baby formula temperature.
If your baby doesn t finish all the formula throw it away within one hour.
Before feeding your baby test the temperature of the formula by placing a few drops on the inside of your wrist.
Your baby may prefer it warm at room temperature or even chilled and all of those options are just fine.
The temperature of the formula at which you feed your baby will often be determined by your baby s preferences.
The formula should feel lukewarm not hot.
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Either way as long as your baby is happy and eating well there s no reason to be concerned if she prefers cold or warm formula.
Prepared infant formula can spoil if it is left out at room temperature.
Some babies prefer warm formula and others are fine with cold formula.
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Toss prepared formula that s been sitting at room temperature for more than an hour.
7 steps to prepare it safely.
It s fine to give your baby room temperature or even cold formula.
If your baby prefers warm formula place a filled bottle in a bowl of warm water and let it stand for a few minutes or warm the bottle under running water.
If you do not start to use the prepared infant formula within 2 hours immediately store the bottle in the fridge and use it within 24 hours.
Throw away formula your baby didn t finish.
Make sure the formula isn t too hot it should feel just warm.