Formula Measurement - help

Safaribaby

LO drinks anywhere from 3-4 oz at a feeding - and the doc said to always make more than she eats so I think I should start making 4.5 oz.

If 4 oz = 2 scoops and 5 = 2.5 scoops how do I make 4.5 oz?

HELP!

srbmvp

DS drinks 3.5 oz, so I do one scoop plus 3/4 of a scoop. it's hard to be exact, but i get as close as possible.

kmslwsmrs

You make a big batch in a pitcher and then pour it out as needed.  Easier than trying to figure out those conversions and second guessing yourself.

eSynergy

I just estimate...I'd do a big, heaping 2-scooper (but not quite 2.5 scoops) for the 4.5 oz.

naturegirl417

kmslwsmrs:

You make a big batch in a pitcher and then pour it out as needed.  Easier than trying to figure out those conversions and second guessing yourself.

This.....so much easier than doing the math at 2 AM

Safaribaby

If I make a pitcher - how long is it good for in the fridge?  And how do I make sure she's not drinking super cold milk?

Right now I use room temperature filtered water.

Advise?

And what pitcher do you use to measure?

PinkPeony6210

This has nothing to do with the measuring, but for the ladies that make the pitchers - how do you warm the bottles up, especially during the night? I have tried to run the bottle under warm water, but that takes forever! Any other suggestions? I normally just make a bottle with room temperature water everytime she eats, but I always wanted to pre-make the formula in the pitcher.

eSynergy

If you make a pitcher it's good for 24 hours in the fridge after making it.

We use a bottle warmer to warm the bottles up...we were running it under hot water but it took too long. This takes about 2-3 minutes.

Safaribaby

What pitcher do you use to help with your measurements? Dr. Browns?

txdaisygal

ErinKD:

This has nothing to do with the measuring, but for the ladies that make the pitchers - how do you warm the bottles up, especially during the night? I have tried to run the bottle under warm water, but that takes forever! Any other suggestions? I normally just make a bottle with room temperature water everytime she eats, but I always wanted to pre-make the formula in the pitcher.

I have a large plastic cup with water in it that I put in the microwave for about 30 seconds, then put the bottle in to warm up. I do it on my way to LO's room, so by the time I get one of them from the crib, etc. the bottle is usually warm enough. I make all their nighttime bottles before I go to bed, and so far this system is working well for us.

naturegirl417

I use formula to supplement my pumped bm.  I use the Dr. Brown's pitcher to mix it and keep it in the fridge for up to 24 hrs.  I make it each evening and toss what I don't use the next evening.  I like the pitcher because it kinda stirs the formula....the shaking made bubbles which gave DD bad gas.  The stirring has helped cut down on the gas. 

I bought a cheap bottle warmer.  It's quick and easy.

swenie1234

With DD i had a coffee mug filled it with water and would put it in the microwave for 45 seconds. I would put the bottle in the mug and go changer her diaper and by the time I got back it was warm. There are bottle warmers too that warm in 8-10 seconds..