How do you prepare formula while you're out?

goldenleaves · February 2010

MIL is watching Ryan at her house tonight while DH and I go work out. I put the formula in the bottles already and am bringing one of my Medela bottles from pumping so she can measure 6oz of water for a 6oz bottle. I know usually you're supposed to put the water in first, but this is the easiest way to set it up while we're out. Is this okay?

kblieden · February 2010

Not sure what kind of formula you use, but Enfamil makes pre-measured 4oz. packets that look kind of like giant Crystal Light packets. They are super handy. For the water, I bought a big Nalgene water bottle (BPA free, of course) and keep it full of water in the diaper bag. That way, I don't have to prepare things too much when I am leaving - just grab a few of the packets of formula and clean bottles and we're good to go!

babygirl7892002 · February 2010

I have a formula dispenser that holds enough formula for 4 bottles. It works really nicely because you measure it out before putting it in there so when you make the bottle you just pour it into the bottle. You can get the dispensers for just a few dollars at BRU or Walmart.

jhenry1204 · February 2010

When we go somewhere that has a fridge we do. Mostly because I don't want to be fumbling with a can of formula at someone elses house.

If someone is watching her, we also premake it, just because it feels like we're helping them out a little when they're doing us a favor. They just pour the pre-made formula, heat and serve.

If we are just going out and about, we put warm to hot water in bottles and take some pre-measured formula in baggies. This way the water is still always warm (don't have to find a way to warm it on the road) and the formula has been pre measured in little bags (I had breast milk bags left over from after I'd stopped breasyfeeding, these work perfect). Makes our lives so much easier!

nicolebuchalla · February 2010

we use the munchkin thing with rpemeasured formula in it, and then bottled water. we add the water to baby bottle, and then formula to it. shake and voila.

GraceOMally · February 2010

I haven't needed more than one bottle on the go so far. I measure the formula into a small tupperware and put water into a water bottle. Since I would rather find a spot to nurse I would rather not pre make a bottle.

CKLee1107 · February 2010

So long as she measures the water that will do very well.

Otherwise, get some of those divided containers to premeasure formula into (we got munchkin ones from target) and put water into the bottles that will be used. Then all you have to do is open the top and pour in the formula and mix.

We bought 3 (a total of 9 premeasured servings). This works great for us since we can also bring one into the nursery at night for mixing bottles in the dark.

S/Cambio · February 2010

nicolebuchalla:
we use the munchkin thing with rpemeasured formula in it, and then bottled water. we add the water to baby bottle, and then formula to it. shake and voila.

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awyeah · February 2010

I have a container that is divided into 3 sections with a lid that has a pour spout.(made for this reason) I got it from target. you can put enough for an 8 oz bottle. (four scoops) so i put the water in the bottles and just add the formula as needed

chrystalnigg · February 2010

nicolebuchalla:
we use the munchkin thing with rpemeasured formula in it, and then bottled water. we add the water to baby bottle, and then formula to it. shake and voila.

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