Dr. Browns and powder formula

Re: Dr. Browns and powder formula

• TRACI15

  September 2009

  I use Dr Browns an i do shake the formula in it.  I make sure it is all mixed an well then unscrew the lid an in a few minutes all the air is out then replace it an its good to go.. While the lid is off an straw is out i place the bottle in warm water to warm it.. then put it all back together an give it to her.

  I was always told formula after heated or eaten from is only good for 1 hour.  And if it is made an put straight into the fridge without LO eating from it or you warming it it will last up to 24 hours. 
  

  

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• jessNdean member

  September 2009

  When feeding the baby you have to have that straw in it and that other piece otherwise it will leak all over I've been there! also did come with just a white screw top like as if you were traveling you can keep it shut? try to shake it with that with out the straw and the other beige piece. It should have came with that white cap...(not the tall white cap the smaller one) Also, powder formula at room temp is good for 2 hours.  once baby starts eating its only good for an hour after that disguard. In the fridge i think its 48 hours.  It should say it on the can of formula

  

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• g8orell member

  September 2009

  get the Dr. Brown's pticher ($16)...best thing ever!! I would make 32oz a day. Check your formula container, it will tell you how long. Usually lasts 48 hours in the fridge; Once out of the fridge, must be used within 2 hours, once LO has startd to drink it, must be used within 1 hour.

  
  Camryn Grace ~ July 6th, 2009 ~ 7lbs 9oz, 20.5"
  Brayden Richard Drew ~ December 20, 2010~7lbs 9oz, 20"

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• VAannie

  September 2009

  g8orell:

  get the Dr. Brown's pticher ($16)...best thing ever!! I would make 32oz a day. Check your formula container, it will tell you how long. Usually lasts 48 hours in the fridge; Once out of the fridge, must be used within 2 hours, once LO has startd to drink it, must be used within 1 hour.

  Formula prepared from powder can stay in the fridge 24 hours; I've never seen any that says 48.

  I second the recommendation to use a Dr. Brown's pitcher, however. 

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• seethesmiles member

  September 2009

  I have medela bottles that I pump into and I found that the yellow cap to the medela bottles fits perfectly onto the Dr. Brown's bottles. I use the medela cap to mix and to store the bottle in the fridge until ready to use. I'm not sure if you have any medela bottles hanging around but I thought I'd at least throw it out there.
  

  

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• kerivp member

  September 2009

  I use one of those little mini whisks (like you use for salad dressings) instead of shaking it.  I'm scared of air bubbles because LO is gassy. 

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• kiki-W

  September 2009

  why would you not just put the whole thing together and shake?

  i put the power in, put all the parts together and shake the bottle. just like any other bottle. i have never had a problem. this is baby #2 doing it this way.

   i don"t "shake" i swirl around a few times, it dissolves very fast.
  

   

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• juls_in_ca

  September 2009

  This may or may not be in your future, but for daycare, we mix the formula in a nalgene bottle (oz. clearly marked on the side) and send that. They just pour it into the dr. brown bottles and warm them when she needs to eat. I make it the night before so all air bubbles have settled out. It seals up really well and travels great.

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• sandyk51306 member

  September 2009

  seethesmiles:

  I have medela bottles that I pump into and I found that the yellow cap to the medela bottles fits perfectly onto the Dr. Brown's bottles. I use the medela cap to mix and to store the bottle in the fridge until ready to use. I'm not sure if you have any medela bottles hanging around but I thought I'd at least throw it out there.
  

  This is a GREAT idea, thank you!!

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• grinsandgiggles member

  September 2009

  VAannie:

  g8orell:

  get the Dr. Brown's pticher ($16)...best thing ever!! I would make 32oz a day. Check your formula container, it will tell you how long. Usually lasts 48 hours in the fridge; Once out of the fridge, must be used within 2 hours, once LO has startd to drink it, must be used within 1 hour.

  Formula prepared from powder can stay in the fridge 24 hours; I've never seen any that says 48.

  I second the recommendation to use a Dr. Brown's pitcher, however. 

  This.  I just got it and I love it.  All I have to do afterward is pour it in a bottle, then sit the bottle in a glass of hot water for a couple minutes to warm it up and it's ready.  No bubbles.
  

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