Why isn it OK to warm a bottle of breast milk or formula in the microwave?
A. Microwaves heat unevenly and can create “hot spots” in heated liquid. Overheating in spots also causes the nutrients to break down. You can warm a bottle by holding it under first cool, then warm running water. You can also buy convenient bottle warmers. If you heat a bottle in a pan of hot water, heat the water on the stove and remove from the heat before putting the bottle in. Shake the bottle before testing the temperature. Most babies like their milk at body temperature, neither chilly nor hot.
