Anyone using a formula pitcher?

englee

If so, what kind and what do you like/dislike about it.  Every night after LO's in bed I start mixing all of his formula for the next day.  Start to finish it easily takes me 45 minutes to wash/sterilize bottles, mix/shake each bottle to get the clumps out then divide it into 6 ounces per bottle (he has approx 30 ounces a day).  I've heard of the Dr. Brown's pitcher and was just reading the reviews on it from BRU online.  It says it holds 32 ounces of mixed formula.  So, how many scoops is that do you think?  I mean, would/do you put in 2 ounces and 1 scoop in at a time to not go over the 32 ounces limit?  I know when I mix 2 ounces of water and 1 scoop, that equals 2.25 ounces of mixed formula.  I feel like I am having pregnancy brain again.  What do you ladies think? 

Melly Mel

I use Dr. Brown's. That is the only one that I know of. For Similac, it is one cup of powder to 23 oz. of water. It makes 26 oz. I mix once a day. You could alwayd add more because it does hold more but it only lasts for 24 hours in the fridge once prepared.

englee

Melly Mel:

I use Dr. Brown's. That is the only one that I know of. For Similac, it is one cup of powder to 23 oz. of water. It makes 26 oz. I mix once a day. You could alwayd add more because it does hold more but it only lasts for 24 hours in the fridge once prepared.

We use Enfamil...I would think the water to powder ratio would be the same no matter what formula right?  Does you can of Similac say 1 cup to 23 ounces?  I've read our cans and I don't remember it mentioning anything near that amount.  Does the pitcher not create as many bubbles as advertised?

rchelone

I just use a rubbermaid mixing bottle. I put in 23 oz water & 1 c similac powder per package instructions, shake and throw in the fridge until I need to pour bottles. the bubbles settle out by the time I feed her. I already had the jug, but they're only like $5 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000CFN3O/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0000CF2Z4&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0Z83Y89A7A5N7VHM6C8W

tlmommy2b:)

rchelone:

I just use a rubbermaid mixing bottle. I put in 23 oz water & 1 c similac powder per package instructions, shake and throw in the fridge until I need to pour bottles. the bubbles settle out by the time I feed her. I already had the jug, but they're only like $5 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000CFN3O/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0000CF2Z4&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0Z83Y89A7A5N7VHM6C8W

Ok this is crazy! I do the exact same thing and I clicked on your link...I have the same damn bottle. Anyway it works great. I also have a little metal ball that I used for protein shake mixing prebaby that helps mix up all the powder. Here is a link that shows what I am talking about....

https://www.healthsuperstore.com/p-sundesa-blender-bottle-28oz.htm

lovemesomepbj

https://www.overstockdrugstore.com/products/Rubbermaid-Mixing-Pitcher,-2-qt,-1-each.html?prodid=5619&cvsfhu=35363139&utm_source=GAN&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=google_affiliate

I use this one.  Sorry it's not a clicky but I don't know how to do that

It's basically the same as the Dr. Brown's one. It's hard to see in the pic but it has a handle on top to break up the clumps.  I bought it at Target (actually I bought 2).  I do the same as the other posters:  23oz water and 1 cup of formula.  That usually gets me through the day.  Having a pitcher is definitely a time saver!