As with infant formula milk, follow-on milk should be made up as it is required, rather than in batches. This is because of possible bacterial growth in the milk during storage.

It is therefore important that parents carefully follow the instructions on how to make up a feed, as covered in the feeding equipment section.

You should also remind parents of how important it is to use boiled water that has only been allowed to cool for 30 minutes. This will ensure that it is at the required minimum temperature of 70°C.

Bottles and teats should continue to be sterilised until the baby’s first birthday

Keep sterilising!

Since milk provides ideal conditions for the growth of bacteria and is still a potential source of infection for babies in this age group, bottles and teats should continue to be sterilised until the baby’s first birthday. 

Once a baby is using a cup, this doesn’t need to be sterilised, but simply requires careful washing in hot, soapy water before being rinsed thoroughly in clean, running water. Alternatively, it can be washed in a dishwasher.

Example on-pack feeding guide*

_{*Powder weights vary by brand, so always check the instructions on pack.}

N.B. All babies are different, but customers should try to ensure that once weaning is established, babies of six to 12 months should have 500ml (a pint) of follow-on milk a day, either as a drink, on cereals or mixed with food. 

Mix one scoop of powder with 30ml (approx. 1fl. oz.) of water.