We have recently switched to formula full-time (former EP'er) and don't know all the "rules" for formula. I know exactly what you can do with breastmilk (how long it can be left out, how long it's good for, you can re-heat once, etc).
So, the can says formula lasts for 24 hours in the fridge and can be left out for 2 hours. Are these pretty accurate? Can you chill what's left in a bottle and re-heat? I feel like we're wasting so much more formula than we did the breast milk.
Thanks!!!
Re: formula "rules"??
We only give DD a bottle a day and I feel like I waste soooo much formula!
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I guess I was a bad mommy, because if there was an ounce left in the bottle, I would put it in a clean bottle, seal it and mix it with fresh formula for the next feeding. I never had tummy issues with DD while doing that and it saved me a lot of formula in the long run. I don't need to worry so much about it now, because I know how much she will take in.