Bottle Feeding Routine | How to Prepare POWDERED FORMULA
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- čas přidán 20. 12. 2019
- Here's a short, easy guide for making up bottle feeds safely for bottle feeding your newborn baby.
Just for reference my daughter is 8 week 6 days old today.
Once you've got all of the bits, bobs and teats squeaky clean, and sterilised the rest is a walk in the park.
- Before you start be sure to wash your hands and make sure your work area is squeaky clean.
-Formula powder is not sterile so I used hot water (just boiled) to kill any potentially harmful bacteria in the powder.
-Fill the kettle with fresh cold water and bring to the boil.
-Allow the water to cool slightly to around 70 degrees.
-Take a sterilised bottle and fill with the hot water to the right level.
- Reading the instructions for your chosen powdered formula, scoop out the required amount of powder and level it off so there is no excess.
- Add this to the hot water in the bottle, screw on the teat/cap and then shake from side to side to blend.
- If you do not have the time to allow the milk to cool down, and you need your bottle ASAP! Just add an ounce less before adding the desired amount of powder. Shake this well, then open up the lid to add the the remaining once of water (cold water). This should eliminate having to sit your bottle in cold water to cool down.
- Always drop a little bit of milk onto your wrist to test the temperature.
- If it feels too hot, run the bottle under a cold tap. The milk should feel lukewarm on your skin.
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I realise that i sound so tired in the video lol 😂 my child is 15 months now so i'm a pro but i will be making another video to answer all your questions x
Please guide how long baby will consume after making like how many minutes or hours will remain and when it discard
Not easy make all Tham bottle at night time
Thank you for sharing the tips. Very nicely explained.
Glad it was helpful!
So helpful thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the share i got twins best video straight to the point ❤
Good.. I was looking through cos I didn’t understand how many spoons ti put on the bottle and your vid helped 👍🏻💪🙏
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you for this! I have a week old baby and we're still using pre-made bottles because I'm so scared. How would you make up your bottles for the day? I've got a bottle warmer so could I make the bottles up fresh, cool them in the fridge then use the warmer to warm them up? I plan on using aptamil also xxx
Hi so glad my video has helped. My lil one is almost 10 months now so i try to pre-make 5-6 bottles a day because she's on solid foods too. Aptamil has been the best milk for us honestly. I'm really careful about what my lil one eats because she has eczema. But be sure to let your fresh bottles cool down a bit before popping them in the fridge, then take it out when needed and heat using the bottle warmer before feeding. If you need any other advice just let me know and congratulations Mama! xxx
Hiya Iv just had a baby nearly two weeks ago. I was using cow and gate pre made bottles for about the first week. I now during the day make bottles up as I go and for night time I make about three bottles. I let them cool down and put them in the back of the fridge and then take one out of the fridge when baby wakes up and put it in the bottle warmer.
@@Lyricvids72 hi congratulations:) yes this is exactly what I did but sometimes just waiting for the milk to heat up takes some time 🥴 it’s all about saving time but also making sure babies milk is made safely. I just make them on the go now that my little one turned 7/8 months and now that she’s 1 she’s drinking less formula and eating more solids than before.
Naturallydre thank you. I spoke to a midwife and she said it wasn’t safe to make the formula and store in the fridge. But when working in a child care setting that’s how bottles were handled so I don’t know why it has changed
Got new bottle for my baby today and haven't used yet auntuam and winter month s
Thank you,,,,,dear very useful video
No problem 😌
Awesome 😎
thanks :)
Thank you :) plain and simple
you’re welcome x
Thanks for sharing very nice Explaining
My pleasure
Hi love . How should I prepare my babies bottles. I don’t own a bottle warmer. Do I boil water?
Hi I wasn’t using the warmer at first. I literally was boiling hot water in a kettle and placing the water in a plastic jug, then put the baby bottle in that. I think because I was so tired I literally forgot I had a warmer. Good luck with everything xx
Does it matter if you follow the instructions or not or should you follow them?
Hi I would recommend following instructions if you are not sure of anything.
Thank you
You're welcome
When I make formula it's not fully dissolved the the temperature they showed in the can. When it makes in high temperature it's fully dissolving.in the case of nan its dissolves the same temperature, ie .luke warm water is enough. What can I do
High the only thing with high temp is that it kills the nutrients in the milk so you would need to boil fresh water and leave to cool for 30 minutes before mixing with the milk. I find that it mixes okay but maybe let the hot water cool for 20-25 minutes then mix the powder. hopefully that helps x
@@naturallydre ❤
Great video. Can I make bottles and store it in the fridge ? Is it safe ? How long can it be stored in fridge if possible?
Hi they recommended that you discard of milk after and two hours I think (not 100% sure) but I found it to be easier to make at least 2-3 bottles at a time especially in the earlier stages. I made sure to let the milk cool right down then place in the fridge as the fridge helps to preserve. And generally you find that a new born tends to drink every two hours so it worked perfect for me. I would take the bottle out the fridge and place in the bottle warmer that came as a set. I think as long as you wash and keep bottles sterile and clean your hands before touching bottles, it helps to keep it all clean and avoid any bad bacteria from forming. I hope this helps!
@@naturallydrethanks for your advice..that's annoying to make all that stuff every 2h. Ready bottles for a half day sounds good
I was doing 1 scoop per 2 ounces 🤦♂️ thanks u so much for this
You’re welcome 😊
That’s how you supposed to do it
Pls must my water be hot. I mix the temperature I want to feed my baby with then add milk & shake we’ll
My baby has been constipated. Is it advisable to make the formula watery? And if yes how do I go about it
Hi Hun. Best thing to try is Organic Prunes in a fruit pouch for 4months and older baby. It worked so well for my lil one when she got constipated.....You can also add extra water to baby milk but be mindful of how much extra water you are adding to the formula. For babies under 6 months it is recommended to just give breastmilk/formula. When they get to 6 months you can add small amounts of water in addition to milk etc if needed. Hope this helps x
Please see a nurse about this
Don’t the babies get colics and too much gas from all these bubbles in the milk after all that shaking?
I believe so. I learned to mix with a clean spoon in the bottle which helped to mix everything well without causing bubbles
Once you prepare a bottle, how long does the bottle stay fresh?
2 hours room temperature ❤
Great vid can you refrigerate after making like that
Hi, I would always let it cool down then refrigerate them immediately. I’m not sure what they advise parents now but I tried to at least do 2 -3 at a time because it became a bit tedious making them every two or so hours 😅
@@naturallydre superb thanks
What are you doing with bublles in bothle ?
From milk
Hi, the bubbles didn’t erk me as much but you can try
- Shaking the powder first with a small amount of hot water, then add the remaining amount of hot water
-Or using a spoon (clean spoon) in the bottle made a big difference. So add a small amount of hot water with powder mix well, then add the remaining amount.
Hope this helps xx
What four ounces is only two scoops of power every once of water is a scoop of powder
Hi i literally followed the box instructions. This was a while back now so I’m not sure if formulas have since changed x
How long we can keep this milk in a bottle ?
Hi I normally used the milk throughout the day, never next day. So I only made around 3-4 bottles at a time just to make it as fresh as possible especially in the first few months because My little one wanted milk like every two hours 😅 couldn’t hack making bottle every two hours on the go 😅
I think it’s 12 hours if in the fridge and 2 hours at room temperature.
My baby is 2 month old How many used powder milk used ?
Hi sorry for the late reply. Its been so long since i made a bottle but please check the instructions on your milk pack x
Pls must my water be hot. I mix the temperature I want to feed my baby with then add milk & shake well
hello yes use hot water first and you can cool It down in a bowl of cold water
What is the song called ??😢😊😅
How comes mine doesn't show 2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks etc only shows upto 2 weeks then months
Hmm I’m not really sure to be honest. This video was done years ago 😅 I’m not sure if things have changed now
From the other videos I watched they said 4 ounces is 2 scoops I’m confused now lol
The best thing to do is follow the instructions on your baby food container. I know its confusing but they advise how many scoops and how much water to add for the age group
No u right 2 ounces water 1 scoop 4 ones water two scoops six ounces water three scoops
You need to see what the instructions on your formula say, mine is definitely equal number of scoops to ounces of water. Maybe it’s different in different counties or something x
Hi
If you guide me please I am really thankful
My baby is 2 week old, on aptamil it is mentioned to give 90ml and 6 serving per day
Can you please guide me by your experience how much quantity is good to go with my little one and after how many hours I feed him?
Thank you
Please see a nurse
at what age the Babys can use aptamil? And why aptamil is better than similac?
Hi aptamil can be taken from birth you just have to get the right stage formula. Aptamil is like your no nonsense formula and provides your baby with the very best components especially if you aren’t able to breastfeed or baby doesn’t take to breastfeeding. I now use similac ever since my baby Turned 10 months and go between the two. Similac is equally a very good brand And tends to help fill my daughter up for her night feed before bed. Hope this helps :)
@@naturallydre thanks
My baby is constipating with aptamil.. 😭4months only
@@naturallydre How about if baby is few days after birth, is it ok to use this?
@@poojapooja7985mines too
Hlo maam does the baby become fat after giving continuous formula
Hi i think all babies are different. My child was growing at the normal rate, not too big or below the average for her age & height when she was weighed in at checkups. I would say babies who drink more breast milk do tend to have a bit more baby fat, but then again all babies are different.
My baby is a month old so how many scoops
I’m sorry I’m getting to your question so late. I’m not sure if things have changed now but I assume you’ve probably got a handle of things now. ❤
Can i use this is for 5 days of baby
hi do you mean if you can keep the milk for 5 days?
For 120ml how many spoon powder milk add?
Hi I think it’s 6 scoops for 180, but your pack will confirm how many scoops vs water
What about using kettle boiled water from
Flask so it’s quicker
Yes I used to do this but the water eventually cools a bit. I actually boil water and leave it for 30 mins then premake milk and store in the fridge or make fresh bottles if I need to.
Naturallydre can you do that so I make the formula wait for it to cool put in fridge then re heat?
@@shazzy3141 Hi yes perfectly fine depending on the formula you use. please read the formula instructions first because some will say to discard excess milk right after feed and some you can make and store in the fridge after letting it cool down. i found that it was the easiest way in the beginning with my child. i've also heard of some making formula with cold water and when ready to feed they heat it up using a bottle warmer. i'm not sure how good this is but i guess it could be okay as long as the heat is perfect enough to kill any bacteria in the milk. www.johnlewis.com/tommee-tippee-easi-warm-electric-bottle-and-food-warmer/p4097096?sku=238012747&s_ppc=2dx92700055427952390&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclid=Cj0KCQjwl4v4BRDaARIsAFjATPnv0J1wah_X4rRwPO0fczvbMF_ULX4IsuGRwGPAIaSzGguNdF1PDIQaAnvLEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Or else any health effect of changing formula?
In all honesty I don’t think there is any, just make sure it has exactly what your baby needs for healthy growth x
Also care about Aptamil
Can wd add powder first from water
its best to add the water first but if you can measure out your water i guess you can do it that way around
Aptamil is very good but too costly i cant afford it everyday,So i used Nan Pro stage 1 for my 1 month baby.. she has stomach gassy and quite trouble in sleeping too. Mam kindly suggest which formula powder is great for Baby?
Hi I also found Aptamil to be costly so I changed to Kendamil. The first milk is £10 here in the U.K. but it is 900g which I found to give me a bit more for my money. You will start to see that baby milk is most expensive during the first stages and when you get to stage 3 milk the price reduces, also your baby can start to drink normal carton milk if you’re happy to do so x
For 4oz many scoops
hi you need to check your milk container which will advise
Is nutrogen and aptomil same composition
Hi do you mean Nutramigen?
TURN OFF THE WATER when you're not using it while washing your hands!!!! 😭😭😭 it hurts to watch!
It’s not something I typically have a habit of doing! But thanks for you’re concern 😭😭😭
Baaaa
Long
Thanks
That's not hand wash😅
Pls must my water be hot. I mix the temperature I want to feed my baby with then add milk & shake we’ll
Pls must my water be hot. I mix the temperature I want to feed my baby with then add milk & shake we’ll
hi yes please use hot boiled water when mixing formula. You can then cool it down by placing bottle in a bowl of cold water x
@@naturallydre Hi, How long does it usually take to cool the bottle in a bowl of cold water so its a drinkable temp? 5 mins? 10 mins? Thanks