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Parenting means doing what is
best for you and your baby.

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Expecting parents should
know about cronobacter, germs

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that exist in the environment.

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Although rare, cronobacter
can cause very severe illness

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and even death in
babies, especially

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babies who are less
than 2 months old,

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were born prematurely, or
have a weakened immune system.

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Powdered infant formula that
isn't prepared or stored

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properly could put the
health of your baby at risk.

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Learning the basics of care
helps ensure a healthier baby.

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Ready to feed formula
is the safest formula

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to feed high-risk infants.

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But if that's not
available, here

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are steps you can
take to reduce risk

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from powdered infant formula.

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Clean countertops
with hot, soapy water

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or sanitize using a
disinfectant wipe.

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To protect your baby from
germs like cronobacter,

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wash your hands thoroughly.

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Cronobacter germs can hide in
the environment in plain sight,

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on kitchen counters, faucet
handles, and of course,

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your hands.

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To prepare the formula,
begin by boiling water.

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After the water boils,
wait about 5 minutes,

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then add the correct amount
of water to the bottle

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before mixing it
with the formula.

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This temperature will likely
kill any harmful bacteria

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that may be present in
your powdered formula.

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Always measure the water first,
and then add the infant formula

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powder.

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When making your formula, return
the scoop to its container right

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after using it so it
doesn't get contaminated

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by germs on nearby surfaces.

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Shake infant formula
in the bottle to mix.

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Before feeding your baby,
test the formulas temperature

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by putting a few
drops on your wrist.

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After the formula is prepared,
safe and timely storage is key.

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Use prepared formula within 1
hour from when feeding begins.

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If you are storing
formula to feed later,

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it should be refrigerated
within 2 hours

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and used within 24 hours.

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For moms who are
pumping, it's also

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critical to properly clean
breast pump equipment

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after each use to help prevent
contamination with germs.

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You can clean pump parts
in a dishwasher or by hand.

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If you wash by hand, make sure
to use a wash container that's

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only used to clean the pump
kit and infant feeding items.

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Minimize your baby's
risk of illness

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by following these safety steps.

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For more information, visit
CDC's cronobacter and infants

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page.

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