Bottle-Feeding Myths and Facts
Medically Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD on February 11, 2023
Question 1/10
Adding 2 ounces of water to powdered formula is the same as adding:
- 2 tablespoons of water
- 1/4 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of water
Question 2/10
After mixing powdered formula, how long can you leave it at room temperature?
- 8 hours
- Up to 2 hours
- Less than 1 hour
Question 3/10
To warm a bottle of formula evenly, put it in the microwave.
- True
- False
Question 4/10
It may help your baby switch from breastfeeding to bottle-feeding if:
- You try it at night, when they are sleepy and less likely to notice.
- You try it in the place where they usually breastfeed.
- Someone besides Mom offers the bottle.
Question 5/10
Spitting up may mean:
- They drank too fast.
- They are uncomfortable.
- You need to switch to a different formula.
Question 6/10
After their first month, a bottle-fed baby usually takes in about:
- 1 ounce every hour
- 2 ounces every 2 hours
- 4 ounces every 4 hours
Question 7/10
Avoid iron-fortified formula. It causes constipation.
- True
- False
Question 8/10
In a pinch, it's OK to bottle-feed your infant cow's milk.
- True
- False
Question 9/10
You don't need to boil baby bottles and nipples after every use.
- True
- False
Question 10/10
You can't bond with your baby during bottle-feeding like during breastfeeding.
- True
- False