Day trip Q.

Britty685 · November 2010

I buy my formula from Sams so I have like a 41oz can of Enfamil. We're going OOT tomorrow, and we will be gone about 12 hours. I really don't want to have to lug around an entire gigantic can of formula + gallon of water + diaperbag + LO. I was thinking about just bringing like 2 bottles and handwashing them at relatives homes after using them.

How can I measure out enough formula for LO's feedings? I have one of those Avent formula dispensers but it only has 3 compartments.

I know I can't get out of bringing the water because I dont know how the water quality is down there. I'm pretty sure my grandfather has well water because he lives in the country. My grandma lives in town but like I said I have no clue how the water is and what they add to it.

Carilyn · November 2010

Can you just get a little tupperware container and fill it with formula (maybe measure out how much you'll need into it) and toss the scoop in with it? That's what I've done in the past. You could also premake a couple bottles to take along (they're good for 24hous once mixed, just keep them cool). If you don't trus the water wherever you're going, I'm not sure how you'll get out of bringing the whole gallon.

Britty685 · November 2010

I didnt even think about a tupperware container! Good idea.

BTW your DD's hat is too cute in your siggy pic, where did you get it?

Carilyn · November 2010

Thanks! I got it on Etsy from this seller https://www.etsy.com/people/PinkpixelLilly?ref=ls_profile.

lgeorge06 · November 2010

I had this same problem last month! I purchased a tall can of Read To Feed Enfamil formula and it was WONDERFUL! It needs to be refrigerated, but it was the easiest thing for us! I put the liquid in a tupperware container for easy travel (and less leaks!) and didnt have to worry about lugging water, bottle liners, and powder in the diaper bag!

Good luck and enjoy the trip!

xoashleigh4ox · November 2010

why don't you measure out the formula and put it in the bottles and then just bring bottles of water??

sillypit · November 2010

xoashleigh4ox:
why don't you measure out the formula and put it in the bottles and then just bring bottles of water??

This is what we do all the time when we're heading to my parents house, it's easy.

Britty685 · November 2010

Sorry this was kind of a PnR. I did exactly what you guys recommended. 12 hours isn't that many bottles, I think I ended up with 4, and I had a few 4oz single serving packs that I threw in there for good measure.

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