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Formula handling

valerie1132valerie1132 member
in Babies: 3 - 6 Months
My LC gave me a bunch of those 2 oz ready made formula bottles. I'm supposed to top up after feedings. Often she takes less than one oz. If I pour one oz into a bottle and re-cap the remaining formula, is it safe? Room temp or refrigerate? I feel like I'm wasting so much!
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Re: Formula handling

  • NurseRiegerNurseRieger member
    In the hospital I had to use those and they told me once it's opened throw out what is left over in 1 hour. I wouldn't chance giving spoiled formula.
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  • jesselayne8jesselayne8 member
    The big ready to feed bottles are good for 72hrs so if you are feeding it a few hours later then I don't see the harm.


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  • massey25massey25 member
    We had to supplement a couple times during his first few weeks. We also used the individual bottles.. I recall there being instructions on the bottle for handling. I want to say it said to refrigerate the leftovers for up to 24 hours? I can't be sure, but the bottle will tell you :)
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  • valerie1132valerie1132 member
    Thanks ladies!
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  • BigboobsmcgeeBigboobsmcgee member
    You don't want to reuse what is in the bottle she's drinking from (if she doesn't finish it) because the saliva can contaminate the remainder of the formula but if you are just pouring some into a bottle and refridgerating the rest then you are fine. For up to 24 hours.
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  • Bickey11Bickey11 member
    throw it out after an hour once their mouth has been on it, its a breeding ground for bacteria. The premixed formula is fine up to 72 hours so long as its been refrigerated after opening and hasn't been warmed up since.
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