Thank you for clearing up for me that u can pre make bottles, store them in the fridge and then heat them up. I was so sure this was normal and my cousin made out that it was crazy
I think it's because of where the advice comes from. I've been researching this a lot this week... The World Health Organisation recommends making up one bottle at a time but their advice is going into underdeveloped countries as well. Other organisations say if you have clean water sources and a suitable fridge then making up and keeping in the fridge for 24hrs is okay. 😅
I make up a few bottles and put them in the fridge, then warm them up when needed using the Tommee Tippee bottle warmer, and when she’s used the last one I sterilise them and make them up again. I still wait up to 30 mins for the kettle to cool before making them though, as if the water is too hot it can kill the nutrients in the milk too.
OMG I never really appreciate how much easier to breast feed. I always thought bottles and formula is much easier and was a little bit jealous looking at mums who chose formula to breast milk. I did breastfeed all my 3 babies up to 1 year. Our first one had 55 flights by the 1,5 year age. I can not imagine all that travel with bottle feeding. Thats just something I would never manage. Good video with very handy tips. Although I plan to breastfeed my 4th one, still good to know about bottles, just in case. Thank you!
Wow we was told boiling water kills the vitimins etc in the formula, what we have been doing is boiling the kettle waiting 25 mins making two bottles one for the feed and one for the fridge for his following feed, then repeating, as don't like leaving bottles in fridge for more than 4 hours,
When prepping the bottles for the fridge how long do you leave the bottles to cool before putting them in the fridge? Also do you put them in cool water to cool down or leave them on their own to cool Thanks
It’s up to 30 minutes, you don’t actually have to wait 30 minutes to make it. Also a lot of your advice is not what the midwives or HV recommend recently. I asked about making feeds up like the prep machine would but apparently you need enough hot water proportionate to sterilise the formula, otherwise you can make babies sick. As for storing in the fridge, the constant opening & closing of the door will create a change in temperature that causes bacteria to grow in the ready made bottle you’re storing. They’d be ideal ways to make life easier but the safest way is to make it straight from the kettle and run it under cold water or stick it in a jug of cold water. You are allowed to boil a kettle & take a flask to bed with you though to make feeds up in the bedroom because it’ll keep hot water at a hot enough temperature, as long as it’s a decent flask & you only use it for the baby. I love your other videos a lot but please keep your advice updated because it can be super confusing to FTMs otherwise
I'd be making a new video every 2 months if I went by what midwives & HVs say. I don't understand your MW because the new "tip off" as of this week is that we shouldn't pour boiling hot water straight into bottles. These are 4 different methods that have been used for years and as far as I know going back through the generations of the people I know, nobody's died, nobody got ill. Don't let midwives scare you into decisions. They say no to the prep machine, but if it was really going to harm babies, they wouldn't make them. I will do an updated video when it's necessary ♡
@@lottiejlife not totally disagreeing with what you are saying. But just want to pin point your comment about 'if they were going to harm babies they wouldn't make them'. They make a lot of baby products that actually can be harmful to babies. Think baby bumpers, the AAP says to not use them due to safety concerns. But they are still made and you can purchase them. So I would just add that that way of thinking can actually be quite harmful. I would just say for everyone to always do your own research and talk to your doctors.
Thank you so much for this video! It’s really helped to make life just that little bit more manageable right now! Quick question though. If I’ve made bulk and popped them in the fridge, after warning up, how long do I have to use the warmed bottle?
Thank you for this video! I’m expecting my first and wanted to know how people formula feed. This was very informative and not overwhelming! Take care x
I am 18 and for me how to make DIY formula bottles I just take the formula bottle take water put it in the baby formula then shake it and then it take a baby cab from a baby bottle and put it on the formula bottle and give it to my one year-old I just have to find the right size
If you’re prepping a days worth of bottles you can put powder into the bottles first and then use one to measure out the water. Saves forgetting how many scoops you’ve put into a full bottle 🤦🏼♀️
The most helpful video ever! Question if you take a bottle of milk out the fridge and heat with boiling hot water in jug, how long should you leave it in jug for roughly? Xx
Thank you! And when you take your premade bottles to bed for the night feed that’s only if you can store them in fridge in the bedroom right? Otherwise just take the sterilised bottles and make them as you go in the night? First time mum and decided to bottle feed last minute and baby due any day now so having a flap 🤣🤣
Thank you for this video it really has helped me to understand on how to make these bottles I got one question if I would get the prep machine straight away I have noticed it’s 4oz the smallest amount you can make but then I’ve looked online that first the baby should have from 1 to 2 oz how would you recommend on doing this maybe start the kettle first then when they want the 4oz do the prep machine ? So confused lol
Glad the video helped my lovely! So if I could go back I would use the prep machine from the very beginning for the night feeds, even when they only drink 1-2oz. I know it wastes a couple oz, but it's so much quicker when they wake up crying in the middle of the night and you can just stop them after 1-2oz. Then you can make up 1-2oz bottles from scratch through the day for day feeds because you have more time. I hope that makes sense? 😂 Congratulations btw! ♥
This is so helpful!! I'm expecting my first baby in few weeks time so this video was very informative to watch. Thank you for uploading and sharing your experience. X There is one thing I'm abit confused about. Recently I went to "mamas and papas" to buy the tommee tippee prep mashine as I heard really good reviews about it!! but the lady that was working there told me the flask is much better than the mashine for night feeds, travelling etc. I thought flask was more convenient travelling? I didn't end up buying the prep mashine as I thought I would give it some time and ask more people for some advice like yourself if it's worth buying it or keeping just the flask. What would you recommend for a first time mum to be with no experience with babies lol. X
Thank you so much! I am so glad this video has already helped someone !! I personally tried the flask for night feeds a couple times & I found that by about 4am the water in it was not as hot as it was when you first put it in, so I worried that it wouldn't be hot enough to make up the bottles & it definitely wasn't hot enough to warm them up from the fridge. If that makes sense? I know it works for some people but I think if you want the least amount of faff, the prep machine is the quickest & a flask is good for out & about. Congratulations on your little bubba!! ❤
@@lottiejlife Aww thanks hun I'm quiet new to your channel so still learning new things. I think your right I will go ahead and buy the prep mashine and see how it goes. X
Hi, So glad to find you video as it’s really overwhelming when starting using formula. Can I ask how quickly I have to use the bottle when formula is made ,’? In 2 hours ??
So glad this video helped you! Sorry for the late reply. So if your baby has drunk from the bottle and there is some left over, then use within an hour - saliva creates bacteria after this. And I'd say use a freshly made bottle with 2 hours. Hope this helps xx
@@lottiejlife thank you :) I can’t believe I’m already 3 months in with her. Now I’m okay doing formula at home. New challenge is when out about :):) Haven’t needed yet but have two flask bottles ready if needed :)
Hi Lottie! Thank you for this. We did have a prep machine (little girly is 10 days old) but we found it was making her really windy and unwell so we've been using your alternative method! I just wanted to ask though, is it safe to keep the bottles in the fridge for 24 hours? I'd never even considered this but it would be so much easier! Xxx
Most welcome! Congratulations! Wow, I've never heard of a baby getting windy from it! Yeah so freshly made bottles can stay in the fridge for up to 24 hours, no longer. Hope that helps! Xx
@@lottiejlife this is life changing! We've been using the alternative method you mentioned with the hot shot from the kettle but it's still more time consuming than just lifting it out of the fridge! So they can go in with the formula and all mixed? It's all so new and overwhelming, I'm learning everyday❤️ xxx
@@orlafitzpatrick9601 Yeah so make your bottles up with boiled water and formula, then pop them in the fridge 🙂 It's very overwhelming at the start but you'll get used to it! If you have instagram, you can message me if you ever need help! @lottiejlife ❤
It should be 70 degrees, making bottles with a shot of hot water and adding cold like the prep machine does not sterilise all the formula powder and is completely pointless. To make a safe bottle you need to match the oz of powder to the oz of hot water every time
Or you can just give your child room temperature formula from birth 🤷♀️ there's no benefit in warming formula. Baby doesn't care and it saves tons of time/money/energy.
@@Shining-Star- it depends on the health of your child's immune system and the type of formula you use. We use Gerber soothe pro which states not to heat the formula over 100 degrees or it'll compromise the probiotics 🤷♀️ so if I nuke my formula to kill bacteria then I destroy the whole purpose of it. It's something you should discuss with your pediatric Dr and if you have concerns always err on the side of caution.
I've just watched another video from USA, they used tap water & bottled water, ur video is the best to follow, I will be using the flask method for hot & cold water both boiled, & adding a little hot water in formula to kill germs in powder x
@@lyric-jadedevine7425 really coz alot of people were saying the same thing, I have an American fridge which has a filter on straight from the tap & I wouldn't use that, so strange different countries & all lol
Thank you for clearing up for me that u can pre make bottles, store them in the fridge and then heat them up. I was so sure this was normal and my cousin made out that it was crazy
😂 Yeahh! Everyone has different opinions but I know so many people who've done this and everyone is healthy! ♡
I think it's because of where the advice comes from. I've been researching this a lot this week... The World Health Organisation recommends making up one bottle at a time but their advice is going into underdeveloped countries as well. Other organisations say if you have clean water sources and a suitable fridge then making up and keeping in the fridge for 24hrs is okay. 😅
I make up a few bottles and put them in the fridge, then warm them up when needed using the Tommee Tippee bottle warmer, and when she’s used the last one I sterilise them and make them up again. I still wait up to 30 mins for the kettle to cool before making them though, as if the water is too hot it can kill the nutrients in the milk too.
I’m a first time mum to be (29 weeks) and this video was a lifesaver. Thank you 😊
2:23 doesnt the boil water reduce the nutritional benefits in the formula? This was mentioned earlier in the video… got me confused 🤔
OMG I never really appreciate how much easier to breast feed. I always thought bottles and formula is much easier and was a little bit jealous looking at mums who chose formula to breast milk. I did breastfeed all my 3 babies up to 1 year. Our first one had 55 flights by the 1,5 year age. I can not imagine all that travel with bottle feeding. Thats just something I would never manage. Good video with very handy tips. Although I plan to breastfeed my 4th one, still good to know about bottles, just in case. Thank you!
There's always pros & cons to both. Definitely can be more convenient to breast feed 😂 ♡
If it wasn’t for my ability of not getting my baby to latch I’d breast feed. Instead I do pump so using bottles aswell
Wow we was told boiling water kills the vitimins etc in the formula, what we have been doing is boiling the kettle waiting 25 mins making two bottles one for the feed and one for the fridge for his following feed, then repeating, as don't like leaving bottles in fridge for more than 4 hours,
When prepping the bottles for the fridge how long do you leave the bottles to cool before putting them in the fridge? Also do you put them in cool water to cool down or leave them on their own to cool
Thanks
It’s up to 30 minutes, you don’t actually have to wait 30 minutes to make it. Also a lot of your advice is not what the midwives or HV recommend recently. I asked about making feeds up like the prep machine would but apparently you need enough hot water proportionate to sterilise the formula, otherwise you can make babies sick. As for storing in the fridge, the constant opening & closing of the door will create a change in temperature that causes bacteria to grow in the ready made bottle you’re storing. They’d be ideal ways to make life easier but the safest way is to make it straight from the kettle and run it under cold water or stick it in a jug of cold water. You are allowed to boil a kettle & take a flask to bed with you though to make feeds up in the bedroom because it’ll keep hot water at a hot enough temperature, as long as it’s a decent flask & you only use it for the baby. I love your other videos a lot but please keep your advice updated because it can be super confusing to FTMs otherwise
I'd be making a new video every 2 months if I went by what midwives & HVs say. I don't understand your MW because the new "tip off" as of this week is that we shouldn't pour boiling hot water straight into bottles. These are 4 different methods that have been used for years and as far as I know going back through the generations of the people I know, nobody's died, nobody got ill. Don't let midwives scare you into decisions. They say no to the prep machine, but if it was really going to harm babies, they wouldn't make them. I will do an updated video when it's necessary ♡
I've also just checked NHS website & they are using the exact same method I've explained in this ♡
@@lottiejlife not totally disagreeing with what you are saying. But just want to pin point your comment about 'if they were going to harm babies they wouldn't make them'. They make a lot of baby products that actually can be harmful to babies. Think baby bumpers, the AAP says to not use them due to safety concerns. But they are still made and you can purchase them. So I would just add that that way of thinking can actually be quite harmful. I would just say for everyone to always do your own research and talk to your doctors.
Thank you so much for making this video as it’s made me feel more at ease! Xxx
Oh my goodness this was so helpful, I have been a sucker boiling the kettle and waiting 30 mins each time, thinking there must be a better way!
Thank you so much for this video! It’s really helped to make life just that little bit more manageable right now! Quick question though. If I’ve made bulk and popped them in the fridge, after warning up, how long do I have to use the warmed bottle?
Thank you for this video! I’m expecting my first and wanted to know how people formula feed. This was very informative and not overwhelming! Take care x
Aw congratulations Georgia!! I'm really glad this video helped! ❤
How did you get on any tips learned or [preferences? I'm expecting my first soon. xx
Thank you so much for this. So, so helpful!
Most welcome ♡
Great video thanks for taking the time to help other newbie patrents. xx
Great video and straight to the point thank you
What’s the name of the bottle brand…
This was really helpful, I'm just wondering if you're using the thermos method how come the cooled boiled water needs to be stored in the fridge?
I am 18 and for me how to make DIY formula bottles I just take the formula bottle take water put it in the baby formula then shake it and then it take a baby cab from a baby bottle and put it on the formula bottle and give it to my one year-old I just have to find the right size
I heard you can’t put in fridge no more??
So helpful thank you ❤️
Confusing about pre-making the bottles, so is ok to make it for a full day or night, but not ok for longer then 2 hours if you out?
Pre made bottles are kept in the fridge at a lower temp making them fresh for longer. Room temperature is different xx
If you’re prepping a days worth of bottles you can put powder into the bottles first and then use one to measure out the water. Saves forgetting how many scoops you’ve put into a full bottle 🤦🏼♀️
Amazing idea, thanks for sharing! xx
If you make the bottles up and keep them in the fridge are mam bottles safe to put into hot water to warm up?
Yes my lovely, people have done it for years and we used to as well. That's what my midwife showed me ♡
Brilliant video thank you x
You're welcome my lovely! x
The most helpful video ever! Question if you take a bottle of milk out the fridge and heat with boiling hot water in jug, how long should you leave it in jug for roughly? Xx
Aw thank you! ♡ I don't think it matters particularly, just check regularly until warm ♡♡
Thank you! And when you take your premade bottles to bed for the night feed that’s only if you can store them in fridge in the bedroom right? Otherwise just take the sterilised bottles and make them as you go in the night? First time mum and decided to bottle feed last minute and baby due any day now so having a flap 🤣🤣
Thank you for this video it really has helped me to understand on how to make these bottles I got one question if I would get the prep machine straight away I have noticed it’s 4oz the smallest amount you can make but then I’ve looked online that first the baby should have from 1 to 2 oz how would you recommend on doing this maybe start the kettle first then when they want the 4oz do the prep machine ? So confused lol
Glad the video helped my lovely! So if I could go back I would use the prep machine from the very beginning for the night feeds, even when they only drink 1-2oz. I know it wastes a couple oz, but it's so much quicker when they wake up crying in the middle of the night and you can just stop them after 1-2oz. Then you can make up 1-2oz bottles from scratch through the day for day feeds because you have more time. I hope that makes sense? 😂 Congratulations btw! ♥
@@lottiejlife yes it does thank you so much :)
This is so helpful!! I'm expecting my first baby in few weeks time so this video was very informative to watch. Thank you for uploading and sharing your experience. X
There is one thing I'm abit confused about. Recently I went to "mamas and papas" to buy the tommee tippee prep mashine as I heard really good reviews about it!! but the lady that was working there told me the flask is much better than the mashine for night feeds, travelling etc. I thought flask was more convenient travelling?
I didn't end up buying the prep mashine as I thought I would give it some time and ask more people for some advice like yourself if it's worth buying it or keeping just the flask. What would you recommend for a first time mum to be with no experience with babies lol. X
Thank you so much! I am so glad this video has already helped someone !!
I personally tried the flask for night feeds a couple times & I found that by about 4am the water in it was not as hot as it was when you first put it in, so I worried that it wouldn't be hot enough to make up the bottles & it definitely wasn't hot enough to warm them up from the fridge. If that makes sense? I know it works for some people but I think if you want the least amount of faff, the prep machine is the quickest & a flask is good for out & about. Congratulations on your little bubba!! ❤
@@lottiejlife Aww thanks hun I'm quiet new to your channel so still learning new things. I think your right I will go ahead and buy the prep mashine and see how it goes. X
@@navkaur2882 No problem! Honestly, you will work out your own way no matter what & the fact you're learning it all tells me you'll do great ❤
Hi,
So glad to find you video as it’s really overwhelming when starting using formula.
Can I ask how quickly I have to use the bottle when formula is made ,’? In 2 hours ??
So glad this video helped you! Sorry for the late reply. So if your baby has drunk from the bottle and there is some left over, then use within an hour - saliva creates bacteria after this. And I'd say use a freshly made bottle with 2 hours. Hope this helps xx
@@lottiejlife thank you :)
I can’t believe I’m already 3 months in with her.
Now I’m okay doing formula at home. New challenge is when out about :):)
Haven’t needed yet but have two flask bottles ready if needed :)
Hi Lottie! Thank you for this. We did have a prep machine (little girly is 10 days old) but we found it was making her really windy and unwell so we've been using your alternative method! I just wanted to ask though, is it safe to keep the bottles in the fridge for 24 hours? I'd never even considered this but it would be so much easier! Xxx
Most welcome! Congratulations! Wow, I've never heard of a baby getting windy from it! Yeah so freshly made bottles can stay in the fridge for up to 24 hours, no longer. Hope that helps! Xx
@@lottiejlife this is life changing! We've been using the alternative method you mentioned with the hot shot from the kettle but it's still more time consuming than just lifting it out of the fridge! So they can go in with the formula and all mixed? It's all so new and overwhelming, I'm learning everyday❤️ xxx
@@orlafitzpatrick9601 Yeah so make your bottles up with boiled water and formula, then pop them in the fridge 🙂 It's very overwhelming at the start but you'll get used to it! If you have instagram, you can message me if you ever need help! @lottiejlife ❤
@@lottiejlife at what temperature should the hot water be for the formula?
It should be 70 degrees, making bottles with a shot of hot water and adding cold like the prep machine does not sterilise all the formula powder and is completely pointless. To make a safe bottle you need to match the oz of powder to the oz of hot water every time
Don’t be ashamed I’m a 3rd time parent & totally forgot how to 😬😅
Or you can just give your child room temperature formula from birth 🤷♀️ there's no benefit in warming formula. Baby doesn't care and it saves tons of time/money/energy.
What about the bacteria in the baby powder formula how would you kill it? x
@@Shining-Star- it depends on the health of your child's immune system and the type of formula you use. We use Gerber soothe pro which states not to heat the formula over 100 degrees or it'll compromise the probiotics 🤷♀️ so if I nuke my formula to kill bacteria then I destroy the whole purpose of it. It's something you should discuss with your pediatric Dr and if you have concerns always err on the side of caution.
I've just watched another video from USA, they used tap water & bottled water, ur video is the best to follow, I will be using the flask method for hot & cold water both boiled, & adding a little hot water in formula to kill germs in powder x
In America they have special water for babies xx
@@lyric-jadedevine7425 really coz alot of people were saying the same thing, I have an American fridge which has a filter on straight from the tap & I wouldn't use that, so strange different countries & all lol
@@jkay8320 yeah it really is x