G8r4evr
05-06-2008, 09:52 AM
I used to prepare one bottle at a time, but I recently bought the Dr Browns formula mixing pitcher and am making 30 ozs at a time. I use Enfamil and currently am adding 30 ozs of water which then calls for 15 of the small scoops using the scooper in the formula box. Measuring out 15 scoops can be a little time consuming, so I was wondering if there are bigger scoopers available anywhere. I wasnt able to find any on the Enfamil website, so I thought I would ask here =)
kittyroo
05-06-2008, 10:51 AM
Just be sure you are reading the label on the formula package. Many formulas need to be used within a short period after mixing. Other than that, I don't know what to tell you about the scoop! I'd just use the little scoop to be extra sure the amounts stay with the mixing guidelines.
Ratatosk
05-06-2008, 05:15 PM
I just looked at the notes the dietician gave us for mixing formula -- DS was on a higher calorie formula which meant more powder to water ratio. And the instructions also were for the scoops instead of standard measuring cups.
I believe the packaging tells you to use the formula with a couple of days. I usually ended up mixing up a pitcher every day. But it was great because it meant in the middle of the night I wasn't struggling to mix up bottles with a HUNGRY baby crying for food.
doodlebugsmom
05-07-2008, 11:43 AM
I just looked at the notes the dietician gave us for mixing formula -- DS was on a higher calorie formula which meant more powder to water ratio. And the instructions also were for the scoops instead of standard measuring cups.
I believe the packaging tells you to use the formula with a couple of days. I usually ended up mixing up a pitcher every day. But it was great because it meant in the middle of the night I wasn't struggling to mix up bottles with a HUNGRY baby crying for food.
Same here, I know we could use a half cup w/ a certain amount of water (don't know off hand what that amount is) but I never did figure out how many scoops a half cup is equivalent to.