How do you mix your powder formula?

DuckDuckGoose123

It's getting annoying.  When I shake it per the instructions on every formula container I've seen, it gets SO foamy.  Even when I mix it ahead of time and let it sit in the fridge there's still a fair amount of foam on top a few hours later.  When I try to stir it, I get lumps.

We use Similac, for what it's worth.  Anyone have any great ideas for how to mix formula without all the bubbles?  

elisbu

We had this problem when we were using neosure. It helped if we mixed up a big batch and then poured it into the bottles. A lot of the foam would stay in the big container if we poured slow.

It didn't solve the problem but it helped. Good Luck!

PS- how early was your preemie? MY DD was born April 7th and was a preemie also! Edit: I saw your due date in your siggy. Duh!

Lisa Frank

I do a large mix up, using a Blender Bottle that I got at BBB.  I'll do 25 oz at a time for example, and then I make all the bottles at once.  She drinks 25 oz in 24 hours so it works out really well. When I do this, the bottles sit there so no bubbles when I go to feed her.

Also, I hated Similac/Enfamil for a few reasons and one was the foam. I use Good Start and don't have as many issues.  

eawilson

My husband is a pro at mixing bottles without any bubbles or clumps. But he takes FOREVER to do it, and I don't have that kind of patience.  I mix every bottle individually: measure water, add formula, and then shake like crazy.  To settle the foam I then swirl it around a few times and then give it a knock on the table.  It's not perfect and not fool-proof, but that's my method.

I know people who have had great success with the Dr. Brown's formula mixing pitcher.  But I don't want to make it up in advance and refrigerate, so I stick with my method. 

carissa_danielle

As PPs have mentioned, using a pitcher to premix your formula works well.

We use Mylicon drops, or the Walmart equivalant (way more affordable). We just add 3 drops per 6-8 oz bottle, or 2 drops for a 2-4 ox bottle. It helps dramatically.

DuckDuckGoose123

Thanks for all the ideas!  We use gas drops sometimes, too, so I'll have to try that.

Mixing a big batch in advance is a good idea, too.  Guess I should get a dedicated bottle to use.

DuckDuckGoose123

elisbu:

PS- how early was your preemie? MY DD was born April 7th and was a preemie also! Edit: I saw your due date in your siggy. Duh!

She's such a cutie!  I love the look on her face

SunDrop11

Like PPs, we mix a large batch at once. I got a plastic pitcher with a screw-on lid from Dollar Tree to use, and it has been awesome. I shake it all up and after a couple hours, no bubbles. If I need to pour a bottle and there are still bubbles in the pitcher, I just pour carefully and can usually avoid them getting into the bottle.

 

We use a generic version of Enfamil.

nikkilynn1985

i use Enfamil and just measure out the water add the formula and shake it like crazy! there doesnt seem to be much foam after a couple of seconds. It may just be the kind of formula you use.

Alicia_22

We have to use gas drops with every bottle so I put the drops in the water and then add the formula and shake. The drops help a lot with the foam/bubbles!

Rachie_B

We also mix a large pitcher (26 ounces). We use the Dr. Brown's Mixing Pitcher.  It's suppose to allow less air into the formula.  I think it helps!  The little bit of foam that's in there usually dissolves by the time we go to feed her the bottles.  We also use Similac. 

ams8099

I use the Dr. Brown's formula pitcher.  I have to make 12 bottles a day, so I make them all up the night before.

LynsiBHM

nikkilynn1985:

i use Enfamil and just measure out the water add the formula and shake it like crazy! there doesnt seem to be much foam after a couple of seconds. It may just be the kind of formula you use.

same here. especially if you wait about 5 mins, or bump on a table like a pp mentioned. We've never had an issue.

Swan21

Gas drops in the bottle. I always shake it up. Once I'm done shaking I put the gas drops in and swirl it around. You will actually see the bubbles disapate.

Lizzie1184

We use the Dr. Browns pitcher for my little girl's bottles and it's a lifesaver now that we have to add rice cereal to her bottles as well.

Scout05

We were making up the bottles one by one before I remembered that I had a Dr. Browns pitcher. It's a game changer, it makes life SOOOO much easier.

It helps control the foam (we also use Similac) and it's nice to just have it ready to go. Esp. at night.