Having 2 or 3 bottles and teats cuts down number of boilings. If regular sterilization is impossible, follow 1.2.1 but use hot water, and rinse in potable water or salt water. Keep utensils covered. Try to persuade the mother to boil each bottle and teat at least once a day. Feeding the Formula - Preferably, the mother or surrogate mother should feed the baby holding him closely to foster the development of their relationship.
Much patience is needed for spoon-feeding, as the young baby's tongue movements cause milk to drool.
Spoons with a longer than normal spout are much better and are traditionally used in some areas. A cup can be used from the age of 4 - 5 months. When bottle-feeding, make sure the bottle is held so that only milk, and not air, is sucked through the test. He can easily choke and he needs the human contact. For the first month or so, the baby may indicate his need for food every 2 - 3 hours.