How do I make up an instant formula feed?
I normally breastfeed with occasional FF if DD is being looked after by nanny. When I do FF I do as said on the tin - boil water, cool for 30 mins, add formula then cool under cold tap. However, this evening I needed to make up a bottle and feed instantly (very long story, but it was urgent!!). After deliberating for couple of mins on how to do this, I ended up defrosting some exressed milk quickly cos I didn't know how to make an instant formula feed.
Just so I know for next time I need milk in an emergency, can you tell me how to make up a bottle safely but so that I can feed her instantly rather than having to wait for the bolied water to cool for 30 mins! She doesn't want it too warm. I know a little about preparing the water beforehand, but not sure about that either!
Thanks xx
Just so I know for next time I need milk in an emergency, can you tell me how to make up a bottle safely but so that I can feed her instantly rather than having to wait for the bolied water to cool for 30 mins! She doesn't want it too warm. I know a little about preparing the water beforehand, but not sure about that either!
Thanks xx
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alternativley as you only occasionally FF you could buy the small ready made cartons and fill the bottle up to what you want and warm in bottle warmer, my friend who BF does this when out when theres nowhere suitable to BF, takes a few mins, maybe a better option if its not that regular
Alternatively, the question I have is around waiting for the boiled water to cool. I dont think you have to leave it 30 mins before making the bottle, I think it has to be no longer than 30 mins (to ensure adequate heat to kill bacteria in formula). So could you not use the boiled water immediately (being careful not to burn yourself), it would take longer to cool to the correct temperature once made, but saves the long wait? Am I wrong about being able to use the boiled water immediately?
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We use powder most of the time (with feeds made up as instructed but then kept in the fridge and warmed up as needed - naughty mummy)
but you can't beat cartons for instant food! just keep a sterlisied bottle in the fridge - re sterlisie after 24 hours
MummyJackson I think you're right about this. As far as I know the reason they tell us to wait 30 mins is so that the water is hot enough to kill the bacteria but not so hot that it kills off some of the nutrients in the milk. I don't think using just boiled water is 'unsafe' - just need to accept that some of the nutrients might be killed off xxxxx
And thanks for the tips re boiling water and preparing - all written down for future ref!!
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