Feeding an Infant
Bottle Feeding an Infant
COM340: Technical Writing
Bottle Feeding an Infant
Bottle feeding an infant is often times one of the most important aspects of being a new parent. However, it can also be a very taxing experience, so it is important to learn techniques that will help foster proper feeding habits. Learning these techniques will help to alleviate much of the monotony that is involved with feeding a new infant and also help to foster an enjoyable bonding time that feedings offer new parents. This instruction manual is intended to inform new parents how to properly bottle feed their newborn infant up to the first four months of the infant’s age.
While feeding an infant it is important to take a moment to reflect on a few simple things. Make sure that they have extra clothes and burping rags on hand since feeding a child can be messy, while feeding the infant it is important to take note of their mannerisms such as when they are full or if they are eating too fast, also pay attention to the times when the infant is hungry so that a schedule can be easily created. Above all though, remember that bonding over feeding is an enjoyable experience and one that will bring parents even closer to their new child.
This manual includes
1) Bottle cleaning.
2) Preparing a formula bottle.
3) Feeding an infant.
« WARNING »
Feeding an infant food which has been prepared improperly can cause choking, sickness, burns, or even an allergic reaction. Be sure to contact the doctor immediately if any of these symptoms happen. Also, follow all the steps highlighted on the formula container and follow your pediatrician’s instructions.
ALWAYS thoroughly wash hands before preparing formula (or any food).
ALWAYS follow all directions for formula preparations.
DO NOT feed honey to infants under the age of 12 months. Honey can carry clostridium bacteria which can cause infant botulism. (Muscle weakness, poor suckling, weak cry, constipation, and
COM340: Technical Writing
Bottle Feeding an Infant
Bottle feeding an infant is often times one of the most important aspects of being a new parent. However, it can also be a very taxing experience, so it is important to learn techniques that will help foster proper feeding habits. Learning these techniques will help to alleviate much of the monotony that is involved with feeding a new infant and also help to foster an enjoyable bonding time that feedings offer new parents. This instruction manual is intended to inform new parents how to properly bottle feed their newborn infant up to the first four months of the infant’s age.
While feeding an infant it is important to take a moment to reflect on a few simple things. Make sure that they have extra clothes and burping rags on hand since feeding a child can be messy, while feeding the infant it is important to take note of their mannerisms such as when they are full or if they are eating too fast, also pay attention to the times when the infant is hungry so that a schedule can be easily created. Above all though, remember that bonding over feeding is an enjoyable experience and one that will bring parents even closer to their new child.
This manual includes
1) Bottle cleaning.
2) Preparing a formula bottle.
3) Feeding an infant.
« WARNING »
Feeding an infant food which has been prepared improperly can cause choking, sickness, burns, or even an allergic reaction. Be sure to contact the doctor immediately if any of these symptoms happen. Also, follow all the steps highlighted on the formula container and follow your pediatrician’s instructions.
ALWAYS thoroughly wash hands before preparing formula (or any food).
ALWAYS follow all directions for formula preparations.
DO NOT feed honey to infants under the age of 12 months. Honey can carry clostridium bacteria which can cause infant botulism. (Muscle weakness, poor suckling, weak cry, constipation, and