Sterilisation Of Feeding Equipment And Reconstituton Of Formula Milk

Question 1

Mother centrered teachng appraoach

Answer 1

Establish what mum already knows
What constitutes as effective positioning and attachment
Make use of good leaflets
Document event

Question 2

Principles of cleaning the quipment

Answer 2

Handwashing
Washing all the equipment in soapy water - o break down the fat
Use of botttle brush
Rinsinging al quiment in clean water before sterilising

Question 3

3 ways of sterilising

Answer 3

Boiling (rolling boil) - for ten mins all equipment submerged
Chemical - all equipment submerged for at least 30 mins, no air bubbles nd correct dilution of tablet/liquid- change every 24hrs
Steam - electric or microwave

Question 4

Storage of sterilisation equipment

Answer 4

Full assembly of equipment ensuring a closed system and using a minimal touch approach

Question 5

Choice f infant formula

Answer 5

First milk only for 12 months
Ready made powder
Introduce solids from 6 months

Question 6

Safe reconstitution of infant formula

Answer 6

Start with sterilised bottle
Clean area you are rocking in
Hand hygiene
Water at 70c
Water to uk 1 oz/28mls
One scope - level unpacked a use spoon provided in. Tin
One bottle at a time
Use within 2 hours
Wind baby - sit baby up rub back