We have the answers to all your bottle-feeding questions. By Karen Robock August 19, Untouched, room-temperature formula should be thrown away at the two-hour mark. A prepared but untouched bottle of formula can be stored in the back of the fridge for 24 hours. Opened containers of ready-to-feed and liquid concentrate formulas are good for 48 hours.
See all in Community. See all in Getting Pregnant. See all in Pregnancy. See all in Preschooler. See all in Life as a Parent. See all in Video. You might also like You might also like. How do I store formula when I am out and about for the day? Does your partner help enough with the baby? Gently swirl the bottle or container to mix the formula after warming. Test the temperature of the formula by putting a few drops onto your wrist. If you accidentally make the formula too hot , cool it down by holding it under cold running water or placing it in a jug of cold water.
Swirl the bottle and recheck the temperature on your wrist before feeding. Read more about how to bottle-feed and download our illustrated guide to formula preparation. Skip to content Skip to navigation. Making up powdered baby formula Before making up baby formula, make sure to check the expiry date on the formula tin. Here are the basic steps for adding powder to water to make formula: Read the instructions on the formula tin. These instructions will tell you how much water and powder to use.
Formula stored in the fridge can be fed to your baby right out of the fridge or warmed first. Your baby will show you what they prefer. Warm it by putting the bottle in a bottle warmer or in a bowl of hot water for no more than 15 minutes. Make sure the ring of the bottle and the nipple do not get wet from the tap water.
Test the temperature by shaking the bottle 1 to 2 times and pour a few drops of formula on the inside of your wrist. If the formula feels warm, but not hot, then you can feed it to your baby. Do not warm formula in the microwave. Microwaves heat unevenly and create hot spots. Once you start feeding, use the bottle within 2 hours. Throw out any leftover formula. Do not reheat formula during a feed or refrigerate a partly used bottle.
If you plan to be away for 2 hours or less, place prepared formula in an insulated bag or cooler with an ice pack. Use the formula within 2 hours.
If you plan to be away from home for longer than 2 hours, the safest option is to bring unopened ready-to-feed formula with you. Skip to main content. Child Nutrition Series. Last Updated:. October
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