It is more likely that you will try to give your baby more milk than if you were breastfeeding. For this reason, it’s important to let him decide when he has had enough to drink so you don’t overfeed him. While it’s fine to give your baby more milk if he appears unsatisfied at the end of the feed, it is bad practice to try and make him finish every last drop if he seems satisfied with what he has already drunk.
Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when making up a formula feed to ensure your baby is receiving the right quantities of formula and water.
Throw away the contents of any unused bottles of formula milk after 24 hours.
Throw away ready-to-feed containers of formula milk after 48 hours once they have been opened.
Throw away any formula milk left over after a feed of bacteria from your baby’s saliva may contaminate it.
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I made sure I did exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months as recommended by WHO. Thanks to babymigo for the impactful knowledge.