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Anyone use powder formula

post #1 of 24
11/6/06 at 11:07pm
Thread Starter 
What's the scoop with powder formula? How much can you make at a time. Anyone here ever use it? How long once prepared does it keep in the frig? I would like to try this, thanks.
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post #2 of 24
11/6/06 at 11:28pm
I use Enfamil Nutramigen, and I usually use the liquid formula. However, the pediatrician gave us three cans of the powdered formula, so I am using it from time to time. I think it says that you have to use the powdered within 24 hours of mixing and refridgerating it.
What kind are you planning on using? If it's an Enfamil brand, you can go to their website and it will tell you.
http://www.enfamil.com/index.html
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post #3 of 24
11/6/06 at 11:31pm
I found this:
Preparing ahead
To make your life a little less hectic, you can prepare a supply of bottles ahead of time (not more than 24 hours ahead for formula from powder and not more than 48 hours ahead for formula from concentrate or ready-to-use forms). Be sure to refrigerate (35 - 40°F) immediately and discard any formula remaining after these time periods.
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post #4 of 24
11/6/06 at 11:32pm
I looked that up yesterday and I believe that is what it said too. I wonder if you could freeze it in advance, so you could have several days worth made up for work and just thaw it as needed.
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post #5 of 24
11/6/06 at 11:57pm
I make a quart at a time. It covers Ryan's whole day and night. Never goes to waste.
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post #6 of 24
11/7/06 at 12:18am
We've got cans of Similac powdered formula and it says you can make it up to 24 hours in advance. I think I remember reading somewhere that you aren't supposed to freeze it but I'm not sure why it would matter.
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post #7 of 24
11/7/06 at 1:25am
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Can infant formula be frozen?

Infant formula should not be frozen either before or after mixing. Freezing formula may cause it to become grainy or cause the fat to separate.
Right from Similac's website
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post #8 of 24
11/7/06 at 2:00am
I know we just carried the can around with us and made it when needed.
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post #9 of 24
11/7/06 at 9:36am
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Originally Posted by Grace
I looked that up yesterday and I believe that is what it said too. I wonder if you could freeze it in advance, so you could have several days worth made up for work and just thaw it as needed.
You can't freeze formula at all, regardless if it was originally powdered or liquid. I do remember reading that.
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post #10 of 24
11/7/06 at 9:37am
Looks like Mel and Karen were on the ball and ahead of me!
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post #11 of 24
11/7/06 at 9:47am
each scoop is for 2 oz. i use the cosco brand of enfamil.
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post #12 of 24
11/7/06 at 9:48am
we did the same thing annie... just carried around the can of powdered formula and made up bottles as needed.
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post #13 of 24
11/7/06 at 10:06am
I have a powdered formula container that I carry around. You can measure out 3 different bottles and keep them in separate compartments so all you have to do is dump it in the bottle and add water.
I like using the powder because to make it warm all I need to do is add warm tap water. I have carried around bottles of water to mix when needed though if I know I won't be near a tap.
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post #14 of 24
11/7/06 at 11:10am
I had the same kind of thing as Elaine. It was great.
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post #15 of 24
11/7/06 at 11:33am
Thread Starter 
Thanks gals! I'm going to use the enfamil brand and she's already taking 3 oz bottles therefore I can make up to a quart like Kim suggested. I knew I would get the info I need from all the mommies here!
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post #16 of 24
11/7/06 at 1:24pm
We used the powered formula for our kids. I got one of those quart rubbermaid containers and would mix up one or two at a time. As long as you keep them in the fridge, they'll keep for a few days. I think I used to make formula every other day if I remember correctly???

You can also just make up a bottle at a time. I used to keep distilled drinking water on hand and would just put two scoops of formula in a bottle with the water, then shake. We were on the road a lot when TJ was a baby, so that's basically how his bottles were made. He always drank his at room temp anyway ... wasn't big on heated bottles.
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post #17 of 24
11/7/06 at 3:27pm
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Originally Posted by KimmerRN
I make a quart at a time. It covers Ryan's whole day and night. Never goes to waste.
That's how I did it with Kiera.
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post #18 of 24
11/7/06 at 6:23pm
I didn't know you couldn't freeze formula. Learn something new everyday.
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post #19 of 24
11/7/06 at 6:38pm
i used to make it like Kim as well, and i would have to make a new batch every other day.

i liked powder compared to liquid concentrate cuz it didn't seem to stain like the non powdered, or so my sil told me and i think it was true.
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post #20 of 24
11/7/06 at 7:24pm
Hey, Elaine, where did you get the container for the powdered formula on the go? I need one of those!
Sorry to your thread!
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post #21 of 24
11/7/06 at 7:27pm
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Originally Posted by tailwaggers
Hey, Elaine, where did you get the container for the powdered formula on the go? I need one of those!
Sorry to your thread!
I got one at Toys r us back when Lyssa was a baby.
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post #22 of 24
11/7/06 at 7:55pm
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index...tId=2403289&cp

Is that what you're talking about? I've only seen it at Babies R Us. I want one too.
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post #23 of 24
11/7/06 at 8:08pm
No, I want the thing that Elaine was talking about that held powder for three bottles.
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post #24 of 24
11/7/06 at 8:19pm
This is what I had (I may still have it somewhere)
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