Always use freshly boiled tap water to make up your baby’s formula milk. Powdered infant formula is not sterile and can contain bacteria, so boiling water kills harmful bacteria. Boil fresh drinking ...

The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth.

The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth.

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The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth.

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