Preparation of Infant Formula for Babies Under the Age of One Year

• Buy infant formula from a recognized source that has a business license.
• Before first use, make sure that the box is not damaged, leaky, rusty or expired. If you have even the smallest suspicion, do not use the contents of the box.
• Store the infant formula box in a cool, dry place and close it according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Avoid using infant formula from a box that has been left outside in a hot place or in the car for a long period of time.
• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions that appear on the box. For example, for how long you can use the infant formula once the box is open.

• Use plastic (no BPA) or glass bottles and nipples that are not torn, cracked or scratched.
• Replace any worn or damaged equipment.
• Only use the special measuring spoon that comes with the box to prepare the infant formula.

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• Prepare the infant formula on a clean countertop in the kitchen.
• Before preparing the formula, thoroughly wash hands with soap and water. Dry thoroughly with a clean towel.

• Clean bottles after every feed.
• Thoroughly clean bottles, nipples, caps and rings. Wash all utensils used to prepare the formula with a special cleaning brush, hot water and soap or in a dishwasher at 65 degrees or higher and according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Make sure that the nipples are not clogged and that the holes are open by streaming clean water through them.
• Sterilization: after washing, boil the bottles and nipples in a pot, immerse them in hot water for five minutes or in a sterilizer according to instructions.
• Remove the bottles from the boiling water, dry them in the air under sterile conditions to prevent infection.
• Avoid drying bottles with a kitchen towel or other towel that has been used. Only use a clean, laundered towel that has not yet been used.
• Bottles used to feed babies infant formula must be sterilized until the babies are one year old.
• Sterilization does not eliminate the need for thorough cleaning but only supplements it.

To prepare infant formula, you can use cold tap water, mineral water or water from water bars that bear the Israeli standard and are maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions, after boiling. We emphasize it is mandatory to boil all types of water for two consecutive minutes in a covered container (kettle).

If you chose to use mineral water, make sure it was bought from a business licensed to sell food. Pay attention to the expiration date and store it according to the manufacturer's instructions. Avoid buying water bottles from places where the bottles are exposed to heat and sun for a prolonged period of time. Avoid leaving the kettle or the container used for boiling open and cool the water to room temperature.

• Only use the measuring spoon attached to the infant formula package.
• Before using the spoon, make sure that it is completely dry.
• Avoid returning the spoon to the box after use.
• Wash the spoon and meal dispenser with hot water and soap. Air dry before using again.

• Mix the infant formula powder according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Assemble the nipple, shake thoroughly and give it to your infant only after you feel the heat of the formula on your wrist.

• Give your baby the prepared formula immediately after you prepare it.
• Prepared infant formula can remain at room temperature for up to one hour. Try to complete the feed within this hour.
• Prepared infant formula that has been heated – cannot be returned to the refrigerator or eaten after more than one hour has passed.
• Avoid using prepared infant formula beyond the time and conditions written here.

• If necessary, prepared infant formula can be heated. Place the bottle or container in which you prepared the infant formula in another vessel with hot water or in a bottle heater, for up to 15 minutes.
• Avoid heating infant formula in the microwave, as it may cause burns.
• In any case, it is important to check the temperature of the liquid before feeding the baby. Check the temperature by dripping the liquid on your hand to make sure that it is not too hot.

At the end of the meal, discard the leftover formula in the bottle. Initially wash and clean the bottle. Do not use the residual formula later.

To feed your baby with infant formula outside the house, dilute the powder in boiling water that were cooled immediately before serving.

• Avoid using infant formula after the expiration date written on the package.
• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions regarding the expiration date and period of time during which you can use the product after the package has been opened.