Whether you are formula feeding from the start or need to supplement your breastfed baby with formula, here’s what you need to know for those early days and weeks.
Written by: Jessica Diamond, MPH, RDN
Whether you are formula feeding from the start or need to supplement your breastfed baby with formula, here’s what you need to know for those early days and weeks.
Ready-to-Use vs. Powder Formula
Formula comes in two main forms: ready-to-use and powder. Ready-to-use formula is sterile since it comes pre-mixed and is very easy to use – you just attach a sterile nipple and feed! Because it is sterile, ready-to-use formula used for many premature newborns or newborns with compromised immune systems.
In contrast, powder formula is not sterile, but it is still easy to mix and appropriate for most infants. Just make sure to purchase formula that is intended for a newborn (or clear your formula choice with your pediatrician). Believe it or not, there is a difference between newborn formula and formula for an older infant, so make sure you purchase the formula that is right for your baby.
General Formula Prep
Steps for Powdered Formula
Steps for Ready-to-Use Formula:
Warming Tips
Safe Storage Tips
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