Many novice parents have not mastered the correct method of preparing milk powder, so they may fall into some misconceptions about preparing milk powder. Some parents think that using boiling water to mix milk powder will make it easier to dissolve, but in fact, this method of mixing milk powder is incorrect. Although the temperature of the milk powder water should not be too low, boiling water should not be used. So, what is the appropriate temperature for baby formula?
The temperature of general infant formula is best between 36-37 degrees Celsius. If the temperature is too low or too high, it is not good for the baby. The temperature of infant formula is difficult to grasp and measure. If you need to drink the milk urgently, you can first drip it onto the back of the parent's hand and use the temperature on the back of the hand as the reference. Do not rinse milk powder with boiling water to avoid damaging its nutritional components.
You can rinse the milk powder with water at 40-60 degrees Celsius, then let it cool to around 36-37 degrees Celsius before giving it to the baby to drink. Anyway, no matter what milk powder is mixed, boiling water should not be used, and the water temperature should be controlled at around 40 degrees Celsius. If excessive water temperature is used to rinse milk powder, it will damage the protein and fiber in the milk powder, thereby reducing its nutritional value.
Infant formula also contains rich carbohydrates, vitamins, and proteins, and excessive water temperature can damage these components, causing nutrient loss. Therefore, boiling water must not be used to prepare formula. Parents should know more about the optimal temperature for preparing milk powder. Only by controlling it within this range can the nutritional value of the milk powder not be compromised.
