moving up to bigger bottles and playtex is playing a trick on me!!!

ToyLes0922 · December 2009

Okay, so my LO is up to 5, sometimes 6 ounces of formula and my SIL gave me a bunch of her old 8 oz bottles. She also used the drop ins and the liners that she gave me expand up to 10 oz. So I always measure the water with a measuring cup (5 oz), and 2 1/2 scoops of formula (5 oz). So why in the WORLD is the 8-10oz bottle FULL if it's supposed to be just 5 oz of formula?! I did it twice and double check and have no idea what i'm doing wrong. I do put a little cereal in each bottle to help him with reflux per my pedi but it's a rather insignificant amount. I use a 1/8 of a tsp measuring scoop and put two of those in a 5 oz bottle. I'm going insane because it's like telling me 2 plus 2 is 8! I dont get what I'm doing wrong. I called my SIL and asked her and she has no idea what I'm doing wrong either! Help is GREATLY appreciated!!

Jessalicious01 · December 2009

They just appear that way. I don't know why but the same thing happens to me. I poored it into a regular bottle to measure and be sure and it was the same amount I thought I put in.

bethmont · December 2009

So I always measure the water with a measuring cup (5 oz), and 2 1/2 scoops of formula (5 oz). So why in the WORLD is the 8-10oz bottle FULL if it's supposed to be just 5 oz of formula?!

I'm going insane because it's like telling me 2 plus 2 is 8!

I don't know anything about formula (I BF) but it seems like 5 oz. + 5 oz should = 10.

juliane2004 · December 2009

bethmont:
"So I always measure the water with a measuring cup (5 oz), and 2 1/2 scoops of formula (5 oz). So why in the WORLD is the 8-10oz bottle FULL if it's supposed to be just 5 oz of formula?!
I'm going insane because it's like telling me 2 plus 2 is 8!"
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I don't know anything about formula (I BF) but it seems like 5 oz. + 5 oz should = 10.

THis... 5+5 = 10...

Also, I measure my concentrated stuff / water with a measuring cup, and I completely ignore the playtex liners.

ToyLes0922 · December 2009

wow apparently people don't understand sarcasm in my math comment. Oh well. The point is it's not matching up on the liners. Thanks to those who have been helpful. I guess if I'm measuring with measuring cups it can't be wrong, so I'll ignore the liners as well.

allioop2001 · December 2009

She doesn't mean that she actually puts in 5 oz of powered formula. She puts in 2 1/2 scoops of formula to 5 oz of water. The powder dissolves, leaving only 5 oz. of water in the bottle -- not 10 oz total.

ToyLes0922 · December 2009

allioop2001:
She doesn't mean that she actually puts in 5 oz of powered formula. She puts in 2 1/2 scoops of formula to 5 oz of water. The powder dissolves, leaving only 5 oz. of water in the bottle -- not 10 oz total.

Thank you alli..someone was paying attention in class today LMAO!

allioop2001 · December 2009

ToyLes0922:

allioop2001:
She doesn't mean that she actually puts in 5 oz of powered formula. She puts in 2 1/2 scoops of formula to 5 oz of water. The powder dissolves, leaving only 5 oz. of water in the bottle -- not 10 oz total.

Thank you alli..someone was paying attention in class today LMAO!

LOL We're at the same ounce amount too so I knew what you meant. But we use Playtex Vent Aire so I can't be of any help. Sorry!

allioop2001 · December 2009

ToyLes0922:

allioop2001:
She doesn't mean that she actually puts in 5 oz of powered formula. She puts in 2 1/2 scoops of formula to 5 oz of water. The powder dissolves, leaving only 5 oz. of water in the bottle -- not 10 oz total.

Thank you alli..someone was paying attention in class today LMAO!

Would it happen to be because the liner doesn't go to the bottom of the bottle, which would make it not line up right with the markings???

Dufflings09 · December 2009

I had the same problem with the 4oz drop ins. We actually stopped using them because we couldn't tell how much LO was eating from them.

tashacu02 · December 2009

It depends which side of the bottle you are looking at. The bigger drop in bottles can use the regular liners or expandable liners. It will only hold 8-10 ounces if you use the expandable liner. One side of the bottle measures for regular liners and the other side for the expandable liners. Not sure if this helps, but it's all I got...lol!

dottymobo · December 2009

ToyLes0922:
allioop2001:
She doesn't mean that she actually puts in 5 oz of powered formula. She puts in 2 1/2 scoops of formula to 5 oz of water. The powder dissolves, leaving only 5 oz. of water in the bottle -- not 10 oz total.
Thank you alli..someone was paying attention in class today LMAO!

Well, the formula powder has volume. 5oz water+ 2.5 scoops formula will equal more than 5oz.

allioop2001 · December 2009

dottymobo:
ToyLes0922:

allioop2001:
She doesn't mean that she actually puts in 5 oz of powered formula. She puts in 2 1/2 scoops of formula to 5 oz of water. The powder dissolves, leaving only 5 oz. of water in the bottle -- not 10 oz total.

Thank you alli..someone was paying attention in class today LMAO!

Well, the formula powder has volume. 5oz water+ 2.5 scoops formula will equal more than 5oz.

As a solid substance, yes it has volume. But once it's dissolves, it shouldn't change the water amount. It's like putting sugar in your coffee...it doesn't turn it into a larger serving.

dottymobo · December 2009

allioop2001:
dottymobo:
ToyLes0922:

allioop2001:
She doesn't mean that she actually puts in 5 oz of powered formula. She puts in 2 1/2 scoops of formula to 5 oz of water. The powder dissolves, leaving only 5 oz. of water in the bottle -- not 10 oz total.

Thank you alli..someone was paying attention in class today LMAO!

Well, the formula powder has volume. 5oz water+ 2.5 scoops formula will equal more than 5oz.

As a solid substance, yes it has volume. But once it's dissolves, it shouldn't change the water amount. It's like putting sugar in your coffee...it doesn't turn it into a larger serving.

Actually... it will raise the volume. Try it in a measuring cup.

bethmont · December 2009

Sorry! I told you I had no idea what I was talking about. Maybe the next time I don't have a clue, I should keep my mouth shut. Zip it!

nmc29 · December 2009

tashacu02:
It depends which side of the bottle you are looking at. The bigger drop in bottles can use the regular liners or expandable liners. It will only hold 8-10 ounces if you use the expandable liner. One side of the bottle measures for regular liners and the other side for the expandable liners. Not sure if this helps, but it's all I got...lol!

This. We did the same thing when we moved up. I just buy the Target brand liners and use the markings that only go to 6oz. When he starts eating more, I'll just have to get the expandable ones.

ToyLes0922 · December 2009

nmc29:
tashacu02:
It depends which side of the bottle you are looking at. The bigger drop in bottles can use the regular liners or expandable liners. It will only hold 8-10 ounces if you use the expandable liner. One side of the bottle measures for regular liners and the other side for the expandable liners. Not sure if this helps, but it's all I got...lol!
This. We did the same thing when we moved up. I just buy the Target brand liners and use the markings that only go to 6oz. When he starts eating more, I'll just have to get the expandable ones.

we use the up and up brand liners too

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