How Do You Prepare Ready-To-Mix Powdered Baby Formula?
Powdered formula may take a bit longer to prepare for your baby, but it’s less expensive than the other types. Here are the basics of preparation. Step 1 Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water, and gather together a sterile bottle and nipple. Step 2 Check the expiration date of formula before using. Discard outdated formula. Step 3 Read carefully all the instructions on the powdered formula container. Step 4 Warm the water by boiling first, then adding it to cold, purified water. Or, heat purified water in the microwave. Step 5 Pour warm – not hot – water into the baby bottle. Step 6 Add 1 scoop formula for every 2 oz. water. Be sure to measure carefully or your baby could get sick. Step 7 Pull the nipple through the nipple ring, and screw the nipple ring onto the bottle. Step 8 Shake well. Step 9 Test the temperature of the formula on your wrist. Let the formula cool if the liquid is warmer than room temperature. Step 10 Serve or place in the refrigerator immediately afte
