Originally Posted by Checkinkids.com:
Is it bad to use a microwave? We have an 11 month old and we heat the water in the microwave, check the temp, then mix in the formula. Some people (the babysitter) have really balked at that. Why is it so bad..or is it? We check the temp of the water of course.
I do this. As long as you mix it well and check the temp after you add formula it is fine. Microwaving breast milk is not appropriate. It is not a good idea to microwave premixed formula. Both of these are based in the concept that essential nutrients can be lost.
Mixing well ensures there are no "hot spot" areas in the bottle. I also do not microwave pureed foods or anything else I feed to anyone under...well.. 50.
I basically use my microwave to rewarm tea and coffee and heat water for formula bottles.