Reusing formula??

Question

I’m a FTM and was curious if it was okay to feed my baby ready made formula that had been opened? I know I can’t save formula that’s been fed on but I’m talking about untouched, opened, ready made formula (that I would keep refrigerated).

Answer

Yes it’s 24 hours (as long as baby doesn’t touch it). Dr. Brown even has a formula pitcher you can use to pre-make formula and then store in the fridge. It also helps to reduce bubbles/gas. I found it less wasteful to use the pitcher and then warm the bottle, as needed. I was making 3oz bottles every two hours, but my LO wasn’t eating that at EVERY feeding, so I dropped down to giving her two ounces at a time.

Answer

Are you talking about the small ready-to-feed bottles and not powdered formula that you premake? Because those ready-to-feed bottles have to be used within (I think) an hour of opening. Read the instructions on the label. They’ll tell you how long it’s good for.

Answer

Ready to feed bottles have a 24-48 hr refrigerated life span.  Read the label on the side.  However you have to get it in the fridge within 2 hours of opening.

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