If you want no mixing or measuring, the Ready-to-Use infant formula would be your best choice. The preparation is quick and easy, especially if you are traveling, all you have to do is open it and viola your baby is eating. It’s convenient if you have no access to safe water, if your baby is premie or low weight this might also make a great choice for you, because it’s sterile. It is more expensive so you’ll need to consider the cost and compare it with the concentrate and powder form. Once the Ready-to-Use Formula is open, you have 48 hours to use it up. This type of formula is also darker in color, many mothers do complain that it’s likely to stain clothes more.
Ready-to Use Infant Formula Specifications and Features
• Quick.
• No safe water, great alternative.
• Good for premies and low weight babies.
• Sterile.
• More expensive.
• Must use up within 48 hours.
• May stain more.
Preparation of Ready-To-Use Infant Formula
• Always wash your hands. This seems pretty logical.
• Make sure you follow the directions.
• Wipe the lid with a wet cloth to remove dust and dirt before you open it.
• Refrigerate.
• You have 48 hours to use the rest.
• Warm the milk; one way you can do this is to place it in a pan of hot water or buy a bottle warmer.
• After feeding, throw out the left over from the bottle. Bacteria may grow in left over formula.
Liquid Concentrate Formula
You need to mix equal parts of water and formula when using liquid concentrate formula. The concentrate is less expensive than Ready-To-Use and takes up less storage space. When compared to the powdered formula, it’s easier to prepare but more expensive.
Liquid Concentrate Formula Specifications and Features
Mix 1:1 ratio
Less expensive than Ready-to Use Formula.
Takes up less storage space.
More expensive than powdered formula.
Preparing Liquid Concentrate
Wash your hands.
Make sure you follow the directions.
Wipe the lid with a wet cloth to remove dust and dirt before you open it.
Refrigerate.
You have 48 hours to use the rest.
Warm the milk; one way you can place it in a pan of hot water or buy a bottle warmer.
After feeding, throw out the left over from the bottle. Bacteria may growin left over formula.
Powdered Infant Formula
Powdered Infant Formula is the most economical choice. It also takes up less space in your cupboards, it takes a bit more time to prepare the formula than the previous two, it has a one month shelf life after the container is open. This actually means less waste.
Powdered Infant Formula Specifications and Features
• Economical Choice.
• Takes up less space.
• Takes a little bit more time to prepare.
• Has a one month shelf life once opened.
• Less waste.
Preparing Powered Infant Formula
• Wash your hands
• Make sure you follow the directions.
• Wipe the lid with a wet cloth to remove dust and dirt before you open it.
• Refrigerate
• You have 48 hours to use the rest
• Warm the milk; one way you can place it in a pan of hot water or buy a bottle warmer
• After feeding, throw out the left over from the bottle. Bacteria may grow.