Feeding formula milk without heating

[shinyshilling]

Our baby is due today and we are in the process of reading 'baby instruction manuals', having read all about birth and labour but not on what to do when he/she arrives!

We are planning to bottle feed and have received mixed messages about the temperature of a formula bottle. Some places seem to suggest heating whilst others say that it's okay to give a baby an unheated bottle - obviously this would be easier, especially as we are outdoor, walker type people who are usually on the middle of a moor at lunch time, rather than near a microwave. However, I don't want to give our baby something which is unpleasant. Some people have said to start the way you mean to go on...so what are your ideas and suggestions? Thanks

With DD I give her the formula at room temperature. It hasnt caused any problems at all just depends on how your little one takes to it. With Ds he would never have it cold until he was 6mths plus but then he was breastfed for the first few weeks which means he was used to warmer milk. I take the bottle out of fridge about 20-30mins before she is due a feed to take the edge off it.

I wouldn't feel happy with having a bottle of milk standing around if its not in the fridge. If you are very lucky and have a baby that sleeps well at night it could stand around for several hours.
I have a flask of warm (not too hot to drink) water ready by the bed or with me (a very small one for day trips) to make up a bottle.

Also agree you may find it more convenient to breastfeed in the beginning especially if you are out a lot and for a long time, its a real hassle to carry around bottles, water etc....

you can buy a thermos bottle warmer like a flask, with a tall cup for heatng bottles when out, also a cool bag is the thing to have if you want to make bottles in advance. i have bottle fed both my DC and am out and about all the time, its no bother if you are organised!

i would also like to add that not everyone can or even want to breastfeed.