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Powdered Formula

shalyncrossshalyncross member
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My son was born 5 weeks early but is doing very well. I am unable to breastfeed so we have had him on premixed Enfamil formula. We are down to the last can of formula but have powdered formula that I was planning on switching him to. I noticed on the label it says that it is not sterliized and should not be fed to premature babies. Is it safe to give him powdered formula now that he is 3 weeks old or should I keep him on the premixed formula? Also, when is it safe to switch him to powdered formula? 

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  • BlondeBride123BlondeBride123
    My daughter was 6 weeks early and was sent home on powdered Neosure from the NICU.  She has never had a problem with it, and her pedi never mentioned it being a problem.
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    I guess I never read my can closely.  With that said we were sent home on Enfamil powder (mixed to 23cal).  Never had a problem...just made sure to wash my hands and the bottle parts extra well.
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  • pathfindermonpathfindermon member
    I noticed the same thing on the can of powder.  Because of it I have only given him the premaid liquid.  That being said- I think he would be just fine on the powder.  The liquid seems to be easiest for us so we have stuck with it.
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  • Lorange-8Lorange-8 member
    Zoe was on powdered for 5 months and the hospital also sent home about 6 cans with her and also had it as a prescription from the hospital. She was born at 23w
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  • SBBBESBBBE member
    The NICU told us not to use the powder until they were 40 weeks. This wasn't a problem since they sent us home with some premixed formula and we got a few free cases through the company. My kids only get two bottles of formula a day or we would have gone through it a lot faster.
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    Ohh and if it was me I would give the powder a shot since he is pretty close to 40 weeks. GL
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  • Pips09Pips09 member

    We used the high calorie Enfamil Enfacare to supplement. She was on the pre-made in the NICU, but we used the powder once she came home, with the approval of our doctors. It's specifically made for premature and low-birth weight babies, even in powder form.

    If you are not sure, I'd give the pedi a call.

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