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Heating plastic bottle
Hi , I have not knowingly used electric kettle to heat my baby feeding plastic bottles for 3 months since birth , I have stopped it now but will it cause long term effect. I am very worried, please suggest
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Hello, I understand your concern
Please don’t worry. For now, no tests or treatment needed. You did the right thing by stopping—your baby will be fine.
Heating milk in plastic bottles for a few months is unlikely to cause long-term harm, especially since your baby is growing well and you’ve stopped it now.
Why we avoid heating plastic: Very hot water/electric kettles may cause some chemicals to leach from plastic into milk.
Next Steps
Bottle feeding is not recommended, you can shift to cup and spoon feeding instead.
Warm milk separately in a bowl/cup and then transfer to the bottle
Use glass or stainless-steel feeding bottles if possible
If using plastic, choose BPA-free, good-quality brands, avoid scratches/damaged bottles
Never microwave or boil plastic bottles
Health Tips
Only if baby has feeding issues, vomiting, poor weight gain, or any new symptoms — then contact your pediatrician.
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Actually not getting your question, nobody heat plastic bottles know. But 0 worries, Body particularly new born will have many mechanisms to overcome.3 months minute exposure will not cause any problem. But be organic..
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It is a good thing that you have stopped it now. It less likely it will cause long term damage.
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat.
Contact number: 97012307 two nine
Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology
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Dr. Sushmitha Trivedi
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Gulbarga
Its good that you have stopped now.
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Please avoid giving eatables in any plastic container at all to the children
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
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Hyderabad
Yes but now have stopped so no issues now
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
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Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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