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Making bottles in advance? (Aptamil)

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captainshortie · 21/01/2019 21:19

I'm switching from breastmilk to formula and wondering how I go about making bottles for when I'm out and about with no access to kettle etc?
Do I take pre boiled water with me then add formula when needed?
Total newbie to all this

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Beerflavourednipples · 21/01/2019 21:21

I formula fed both of mine almost from the start and for out and about I just used the ready made stuff. It was just miles easier and I knew it was safe. The water has to be about 70 degrees when the powder is added otherwise bacteria may not be destroyed.

NannyR · 21/01/2019 21:26

I use ready made cartons or, if I'm going out for a short trip, like to a playgroup or music class, I make up the bottle using the min 70 degree water, flash cool in iced water then keep it chilled in a cool bag with an ice pack.

Nothisispatrick · 21/01/2019 21:35

Do I take pre boiled water with me then add formula when needed?

No, absolutley not. Using boiled water is to kill germs in the powder, it needs to be hot.

When out and about you can buy small bottles of pre made formula. Or if you’re only out a few hours make a bottle and cool it then keep it in a cool bag.

captainshortie · 21/01/2019 22:10

So could I not make a bottle (formula included) flash cool it and store In fridge? Then warm up when needed? Cause then technically the powder would've been added to boiling water therefore killing the bacteria. Sorry for all the questions I've just had my head boxed looking online so many conflicting opinions

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Beerflavourednipples · 21/01/2019 22:13

So could I not make a bottle (formula included) flash cool it and store In fridge? Then warm up when needed?

Yes, you can do this, but how would you warm it up when out? Also, you are then faffing with cool bags etc to keep it cold until you need it.

captainshortie · 21/01/2019 22:28

Ive got the cool bags/bottle holder things with my tommee tippee steriliser and my baby isnt too fussed with room temp bottles, when she was in the hospital after being born the bottles they did give her were like ice.

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Nothisispatrick · 22/01/2019 07:43

Yes you can make the bottle and put it in the fridge. You can’t add powder to pre boiled but cooled water.

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