Formula question

shannoncorrin

I'm not pumping enough and need to intro formula. The directions say to shake it. I don't want to get air in it. Can I mix with spoon? Not sure what to do.

EandIMommy86

Mixing it with a spoon will not thoroughly mix up the formula. Your bottles should have or come with lids. When you shake it just put the lid on it and then air won't get in it. They tell you to shake it for a reason.

RedDDD

never had a problem with shaking it and getting air...initially it looks like there is air but the bubbles go away quickly

ASmallWonder

Shake and let it settle.  It'll happen quickly.

BlondieBia21

We use Dr. Brown bottles (LO is EFF) and they are the best for "air" that we've found. We just shake with the nipple already on it and have very minimal problems with air.

ssublett09

You can pre make bottles a few hours before and put them in the fridge then when you have to use them just use warm water to get them to room temp

mrsseguin

elmoali said:

Shake and let it settle.  It'll happen quickly.

This.

jtmomma13

mrsseguin said:

elmoali said:

Shake and let it settle.  It'll happen quickly.

This.

This is what we did when we used powdered formula. 

PB102012

BlondieBia21 said:

We use Dr. Brown bottles (LO is EFF) and they are the best for "air" that we've found. We just shake with the nipple already on it and have very minimal problems with air.

This works for us as well.... The bubbles settle quickly if you let it sit for a second.