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Concerns raised about the safety of at home infant formula preparation machines

Research published by Swansea University (Oct 2023)  finds that, despite their marketing claims, ‘at home formula preparation devices’ often do not deliver water hot enough (i.e. at least 70˚C) to kill bacteria that may be present in powdered infant formula.  Full article available here

Questions about safe bottle feeding?

Are formula prep machines/baby kettles/rapid cooling devices/vacuum air removing devices/self-sterilising bottles safe for your baby?  Why is it advised to use water at >70oC to prepare powdered formula?”  Essential reading for all bottle feeding families click here.

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