Do individual bottles for infants need to be dated as well as labeled with the child's name?

In a childcare setting, it is important to label individual bottles with the child's name to ensure that the correct bottle is given to the right child, thereby preventing any mix-ups. However, dating the bottles is not mandated unless specified by certain health guidelines, as the focus is primarily on identifying ownership rather than tracking a timeline.

In situations where bottles are not shared and each infant has their designated bottle, dating may not be necessary. It's crucial to keep bottles clean and safe for each child, but the primary requirement focused on in most practices tends to revolve around proper identification through labeling rather than dating.