Formula: powder or ready to feed?

jentin33

Hi there,

my DD is 12wks - 6wks adjusted, and she is on Neosure.  I give her the ready to feed liquid, but was curious if the powder version was any easier or more difficult to digest on a preemie's tummy?

 What do you feed your preemie?

Thank you!

 

jcsntms06

I never feed my preemie ready to feed. We just did the powder. We used good start gentle plus. (Orange can). 

N_Dot

i feed my baby both powder and ready to feed similac. the powder is cheaper and lasts longer once open. we got samples of both from our pedi. i really like the powder because i can mix exactly what i need.

msalinardi@live.com

We def noticed a difference between the powder and the ready to feed. DD was much less gassy and fussy with the powder. Plus we could increase her calorie intake by adding an extra 1/2 scoop.

Kate621

We use powder. We had some samples of RTF and I never noticed a difference with gas and whatnot.

MrsShrek1028

we use powder, but Avery is on Neosure but it has to be mixed to 24cals

jentin33

thanks so much, I think I am going to switch DD to powder to start saving some $. 

 ok this question sounds dumb, but what type of water do you use?  I wouldn't think tap water would work..so bottle water or "nursery water'?  

twobytwo2010

Powder is a lot cheaper. We just use the water out of the refrigerator (filtered) fill the bottle to 6 ozs then put it in the microwave for 20secs add the powder. Since formula should never be heated in the microwave. Then you never need to worry about how long has this formula been in the refrigerator. If you have a well then you should use bottle water or you can get it tested to see if it safe to use with babies.

MrsShrek1028

i use bottled arrowhead water, when we left the nicu they told us any bottle water EXCEPT aquafina is fine to use.