Wash. Admin. Code § 170-296A-7125

Current through Register Vol. 24-21, November 1, 2024

Section 170-296A-7125 - Infant bottles

The licensee must:

(1) Use glass bottles or use plastic bottles labeled with "1," "2," "4," or "5" on the bottle. A plastic bottle must not contain the chemical bisphenol-A or phthalates.

(2) If heating a bottle, heat the bottle in warm water that is not more than one hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit;

(3) Not use a microwave oven to warm the contents of a bottle;

(4) Clean bottles and nipples before each use, only with warm soapy water and a bottlebrush, or in a dishwasher;

(5) Keep bottle nipples covered if bottles are prepared ahead, and label the bottle with the date it was prepared;

(6) Not allow infants to share bottles or infant cups;

(7) Have a method to identify the individual child's bottle or cup;

(8) Keep the contents of a child's bottle inaccessible to other children; and

(9) Throw away milk, breast milk, or formula if it has been sitting at room temperature for more than one hour.

Wash. Admin. Code § 170-296A-7125

Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. 11-23-068, § 170-296A-7125, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.