The nurse is developing a teaching plan for new mothers about bottle-feeding. Which information should be included in the teaching plan?
a. Ready-to-feed formula does not contain fluoride.
b. Prepared formula may be refrigerated up to 1 week after preparation.
c. Sterilizing bottles in the dishwasher is not recommended.
d. Leave a bottle at room temperature for at least 1 hour before use.
A
Parents need to be taught about the need for fluoride supplementation after the first 6 months of feeding the infant ready-to-feed formula. Prepared formula may be stored in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Modern dishwashers attain high enough temperatures that sterilizing bottles in them is a common practice. Prepared formula should remain at room temperature a total of 1 hour.
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