The Food and Drug Administration and Juvenile Product Manufacturer's Association say that polycarbonate bottles are entirely safe, but Consumer Reports advised parents to stop using the clear plastic bottles in favor of either glass bottles, opaque polyethylene plastic bottles, or bottles with disposable plastic liners. For starters, don't panic. Even Consumer Reports admits that more studies need to be done to evaluate the real risks posed to babies based on their research. Secondly, regardless of which type of bottle you are using, be sure to carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions for preparing and heating the formula. You should never boil formula because it can burn your baby's mouth and cause nutrients in the formula to break down.
Today there is much less of a concern with sterilizing formula and, hence, with overheating it.
Directions call only to warm the formula to room temperature or heat it for a few seconds in the microwave, but some people may still be preparing formula the way their parents did. Microwaving formula is generally not recommended as the liquid can heat unevenly and burn your baby's mouth. Read all comments. Contact Us Comfort Proteins Specially designed to be easy to digest in your baby's tummy for an extra measure of comfort both moms and babies love. Take our Solid Foods Quiz and find out.