The instructions say to not make formula for later use, so what do you do if you baby is feeding on less than 4oz without wasting? Formula is expensiv
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We personally have been making it and putting it in the fridge for future use. It's not hot when it comes out - room temp.
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Just use the 2oz setting instead. Once the formula is added in the total amount is around 2.5 oz.
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We just waste the formula but what you can do is mix up a bottle and pour the amount you won't be using into a clean bottle and put it in the fridge. Mixed formula is good for 24 hours in the fridge. You should never save leftover formula that baby has not drank for later as it grows bacteria and it is not safe. Only save mixed formula that baby hasn't drank from yet.
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You can always take 1 less pill if you are concerned with the serving size. People with deficiency like a stronger product.
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I use Earths Best formula and can fit 4 scoops of powder for an 8oz bottle. There is also still a little room for possibly one or two more scoops. These are great for traveling or just filling to save time.
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Yo can use a little baby powder it is just too take the left over moist, or dry it very well and use powder once in a whileThanks
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Thanks for asking an interesting question! I've just been using 6 oz, but if less is working for other people, I'll try it.
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You store dry formula in these and they insert into the Tommee Tippee bottles that you can pre-fill with water. You measure out however many scoops of formula you need to match however many ounces you put in the bottles. The container stores in the bottle until you are ready to feed baby. Then just dump powdered formula into the water and mix.
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I've regularly collected 1.5-2oz on my over-productive a side. When that full, draining into a bottle is a little harder but not impossible - just need both hands to avoid spilling. Or just empty mid-feeding/more frequently.
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As far as what you CAN do? Yes, you can pump directly into it. Yes, you can store it without transferring it to the breastmilk bags (in the refrigerator up to 5 days, and a deep freezer up to 6 months). As far as feeding baby, I personally didn't feed them from this bottle, because my baby was gassy. I know it was extra work, but I transferred my pumped breast milk into a Playtex Ventaire to prevent gas and then fed it to my baby. I believe it CAN be done if you buy the Medela nipples that are compatible with the Medela breast milk pumping bottle.
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possibly due to the fact that this supplementation formula is intended to use sparingly and thus result in your baby craving larger amounts of breastmilk which is healthier. I didn't use this formula until my daughter was 6 months old, but I didn't worry about her not getting enough of the supplementation milk as she was almost off the charts with her weight. If your going to supplement more than a few times a day I would use something else just to make sure your baby is getting enough...especially if your LO is not on solid food yet:)
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Good question I would suggest try not to do that( reuse) as it might save ur budget but it's Gona harm ur baby's health.
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I used 8 as the recommended milk is usually 30 oz. once they start solids you decrease that slowly as they eat more food. I never gave more than 4oz until my daughter was about a year old. That is also the recommended stopping time for bottles. We went to a larger sippy at that time.
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I'd be sure to have a diaper on her as it's real quick. Here's a tip I found on Pinterest: use a paste of baking soda and food coloring (we like green) for "food" because there were several complaints about the food mix in the set getting clogged up the tube and getting smelly. I tried it once but I think the food mix was easier to feed....maybe my paste was too watery. Hope this helps
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You can add them to formula or food, but if your baby tends to leave a bit of liquid in the bottle or food in the bowl you might not be confident that s/he got it all -- and for the price, you want to get it all in your baby.
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I had been mixing this in with pureed or mashed food for my 8 month old baby for a couple of months before I read that only liquids were recommended for mixing. I just called the company and a customer rep told me that it was no problem to mix in with food. Obviously if your baby is not eating food yet this doesn't help, but thought I'd put it out there. I also did not have any issues mixing it with breast milk when he was younger.
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I have always tried to go a little more then their recommendations. So in your case i would do 3oz per gallon to err on the side of more is better. I have been told that I overdo it some times, but hey it works and I havn't hurt anyone yet so...
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Our Son is 10 months old and believe me, it gets expensive at this point.... but! One thing we are doing now since he's older is we mix the soy with half whole milk (good for brain development per pediatrician). We originally did this because he didn't like the soy (or any formula straight), but now he loves it and it keeps a little money in our pockets with not having to go a full bottle each time. :) Good Luck!
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No, u may feed baby within an hour after opening and then dispose of after that if baby hasnt finished it within that hour time frame.