Heating Breast Milk; Maintenance And Storage Of Bottles; Additional Information; Choosing The Right Teat For Your Baby - Philips SCF334/61 Manual

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Heating breast milk

If you use frozen breast milk, let it defrost completely before you heat it.
Note: In case of an emergency, you can defrost the milk in a bowl of hot water.
Heat the bottle or storage cup with defrosted or refrigerated breast milk in a bowl of hot water or in
a bottle warmer. Remove the screw ring and sealing disc from the bottle or remove the lid from the
storage cup.
Always stir or shake heated food to ensure even heat distribution and test the temperature before
serving. Take extra care when you heat up food in a microwave as heating food in a microwave oven
may produce localized high temperatures.
Note: We do not recommend heating breast milk in the microwave because when breast milk
becomes too warm, nutrients and vitamins are damaged.
Note: You can purchase and use Philips Avent bottle warmer to heat up the milk.

Maintenance and storage of bottles

Inspect the bottle and feeding nipple before each use and pull the feeding nipple in all directions to
prevent a choking hazard. Throw away at the first signs of damage or weakness. For hygiene reasons,
we recommend replacing nipples after 3 months. Keep nipples in a dry, covered container. When not
in use, do not leave the nipples in sunlight or heat, or leave in disinfectant (‚sterilizing solution') for
longer than recommended, as this may weaken the nipple. Do not place in a heated oven.
Store the bottles in a dry location.

Additional information

The Philips Avent nipples are available with different flow rates to help your baby with drinking.
Over time, you can change the nipple to accomodate the individual needs of your baby.

Choosing the right teat for your baby

The Philips Avent teats are available with different flow rates to help your baby with drinking. Over
time you can change the teat accommodating the individual needs of your baby. Philips Avent teats
are clearly numbered on the side to indicate flow rate (see image). Make sure you use a teat with the
correct flow rate when you feed your baby. Use a lower flow rate if your baby chokes, is leaking milk
or has trouble adjusting to the drinking speed. Use a higher flow rate if your baby falls asleep during
feeding, gets frustrated or when feeding takes a very long time.
Teats are available for 0m, 0m+, 1m+, 3m+, 6m+, variable flow (I/II/III) and thick feed (Y).
(0) The teat for 0m can be used from day one. Extra soft silicone teat and it is the lowest flow rate
available. Ideal for newborn and breastfed babies of all ages. The teat only has one opening for fluids
and the number 0 is shown on the teat.
(1) The teat for 0m+ has an extra soft silicone teat. Ideal for newborn and breastfed babies of all ages.
The number 1 is shown on the teat.
(2) The teat for 1m+ has an extra soft silicone teat. Ideal for breastfed babies of all ages. The number 2
is shown on the teat.
(3) The teat for 3m+ has an extra soft silicone teat. For bottle fed babies at 3 months of age and up.
The number 3 is shown on the teat.