Is it bad to heat up bottles in microwave?

Just wondering as I haven’t done it but I see the odd people do it, is it safe to do? ☺️

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It’s not advised because it doesn’t heat evenly and causes hot spots which can cause burns to baby’s mouth, it’s really dangerous x

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i was told not to as it can create hot spots in the milk which can burn the babies mouth. i was told to use a jug of hot water or run under a tap x

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Oh wow thank you. I was never advised before but that’s helpful! X

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Iv always warmed them up in the microwave since my eldest was born he’s 16 I always give them a good shake half way through an at the end as well

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I warm his water up in a pot and then make his bottles. Never used the microwave at all

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If you heat for 15 seconds shake or swirl and then leave to stand while you do a bum change its perfectly safe. My bottle warmer created hotspots so I see no issues

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I use the microwave, just shake n test n small time intervals

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Just shake after and there will be no hot spots x

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Breastmilk shouldn’t be microwaved I’m told cause you can basically kill all the good stuff.

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I always do only for formula. I heat up the water first and then add formula to it. And always shake well and check with clean finger. With breastmilk slowly warm up bottle in very warm water.

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It's because it can cause hot spots. But I've used a microwave to heat her food/milk. I like to think im an adult and know to take the product out every 15 seconds or so and check how warm it is, shake/stir it and serve when ready.

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I waited till LO was about 10-11 months before i started using the microwave

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Yes, also switch to glass bottles and at least silicone storage bags if you can. Micro plastics are sooo toxic and unhealthy but have been overly normalized as the go-to for feeding.

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