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Infant feeding

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Taking formula out

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nikinoki · 14/10/2013 09:51

Does anyone know what the rules are if you want to take formula out with you?

I hav read that you should store the powder in a Tupperware, take boiled water and then mix it up in situ but is this right? Or take a refrigerated bottle out of the fridge and then warm it in situ? I'm combination feeding at the moment but new to have a bottle as back up if I'm out for more than an hour. Any answers please? :)

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MoaningMingeWhingesAgain · 14/10/2013 09:57

If you are combi feeding it would be a lot easier to breastfeed when out wouldn't it?

If you want to take formula out - sterilised empty bottle and a carton of ready made is the safest.

If not an option - either a chilled bottle you made earlier with hot water and chilled quickly. Or take powder and a flask of hot water - needs to be over 70degrees to kill bacteria in the milk powder, but then you need to be able to cool it.

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nikinoki · 14/10/2013 10:08

Thanks Moaning. I am doing top ups with each breast feed- this was on the advice of the midwife. The flask is the missing link- couldn't work out how taking cooled boiled water for mixing could be right.

Do you take the sterilised bottle in any special contraption? I've got Tommee Tipee insulated bottle carriers so could take it in that with a carton if going for the other option.

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MoaningMingeWhingesAgain · 14/10/2013 10:16

I would just put the bottle with lid on into a freezer bag or sandwich bag.
are you topping up after every single bf? that's a bit unusual can we help with the bf side at all?

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nikinoki · 14/10/2013 10:35

I wasn't producing any milk or hardly any as had really low iron levels. Also baby was 9 pounds 5 and kept losing weight. To be fair I found bf really stressful- stayed in bed for a week trying to get the supply up. In the end a midwife told me to top up each time as it just wasn't working. Am open to advice but not sure I can cope with 100 percent bf. I've found having the back up of formula a godsend. Even though I know it's not ideal!

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MrsBucketxx · 14/10/2013 10:38

I prepared mine boiling in the bottle and put it in a carrier which kept the heat in and bottle warm. Buy the time I needed to feed it was warm but not hot.

LadyGoodman · 14/10/2013 10:44

Use cartons much easier!!

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nikinoki · 14/10/2013 10:46

Can you get small ones? Have only got big cartons at the mo.

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FriendlyElephant · 14/10/2013 10:48

Remember the water still needs to be very hot when you mix it with the powder, to kill any bacteria in the powder.

thistlelicker · 14/10/2013 10:50

Yes u can buy small ones!! Feed ur baby whatever way u want to, even it means topping up every time!! U know ur baby

Congrats on ur baby :-)

delasi · 14/10/2013 15:03

In terms of RTF cartons/bottles, they're usually 200ml for first infant milk (I assume your baby is under 6mo). SMA is the odd one out as they do 250ml bottles instead. In Boots they're usually anywhere between 55p and 80p each, depending on the brand.

So much easier imo. I didn't fancy trying to cool a bottle whilst out or carrying a flask, I didn't want to take out a cooled bottle in an ice pack and try to warm up. I appreciate that they cost a little more on a per ml basis, but I used to just think of it as DS' 'meal out' - eg I might be spending £5 in a cafe for me, and I'm spending 61p on him. Considered like that it seemed quite cheap

lem31 · 14/10/2013 22:29

I normally take sterilised bottles and formula in a dispenser and plan coffee and cake around feed times. Cafes or restaurants are all ale to supply boiling water and a jug of cold. It's probably slightly more faffing but I feel better that the water is just boiled, not standing around. Plus I have a good excuse for cake...

LamaDrama · 14/10/2013 22:31

Small cartons are about 60p

thistlelicker · 14/10/2013 23:08

Sma do glass bottles they come Ina starter back they are/were 100 ml bottles

stargirl1701 · 15/10/2013 08:18

A sterilised bottle and a carton worked best for us.

sarahhamilton926 · 16/10/2013 17:00

Hi,

I was told it is best to make formula milk as and when needed to ensure baby gets the best nutritional value from the formula. if you pre-mix and store their is a risk of bacteria to grow and spread and you need to mix the formula with hot water to kill any bacteria in the formula.. I know so much to consider when making feeds!!

I have seen this new product on the internet which seems to do what the professional advice is.
1, Making a feed as and when needed.
2, mixing the formula with hot water

It seems to be very handy for when going out or the night feeds. Im looking forward to when it is available to buy!

Check out the link:

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