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Opened containers of ready-to-feed and liquid concentrate formulas are good for 48 hours. Powdered formula should be used within one month of opening the can or tub. Just mix the powder and water—or use premixed liquid ready-to-feed formula—when you need it. Have more bottle-feeding questions?
So if you have a question, just get in touch. How much milk, how many feeds, and for how long? Refer to our baby feeding guide for help establishing a healthy bottle-feeding routine. We don't produce for any supermarket own-label brands. Find out more about our commitments to high quality. Breastfeeding is best for babies. Infant formula is suitable from birth when babies are not breastfed. Follow-on milk is only for babies over 6 months, as part of a mixed diet and should not be used as a breastmilk substitute before 6 months.
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Prepare your baby's formula by mixing water and the appropriate amount of powdered infant formula. The packaging on the side of the formula container will tell you how much to use. Carefully follow the directions. You can use tepid room temperature tap water, as long as your local or state health departments have labeled it as safe to drink.
Test to see if the water is cool enough for your baby to drink by shaking a few drops of water on the inside of your wrist. If it stings, it's still too hot. Once water has cooled, don't let it sit longer than 30 minutes before adding it to the formula. Once prepared, the formula is ready to feed to your baby immediately without additional refrigeration or warming.
Formula that's been prepared should be consumed or stored in the refrigerator within 1 hour. If it has been at room temperature for more than 1 hour, throw it away. And if your baby doesn't drink all the formula in the bottle, throw away the unused portion — do not save it for later.
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