How to Prepare Toddler Formula

Prep, mix, and store!

Before getting started

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    1. Give your hands, formula bottle, and feeding utensils a good wash.
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    2. Heat some water to a rolling boil. Carefully add the bottle, nipples, rings, caps, and other utensils to the pot. Boil for 2 minutes.
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    3. Once everything's sterile, remove the items and cool them to room temperature.
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    4. While your utensils cool, heat a fresh pot of water for the formula. Leave at a rolling boil for two minutes.
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    5. Cool the clean water to room temperature.

    

Time to mix the formula!

    Note: 1 level scoop ≈ 4.3g of powder
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      1. To prepare a 200ml serving, add 8 scoops of powder (34.4g) to every 175ml of water.
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      2. Cap the bottle once full, and shake vigorously until the powder fully dissolves.
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      3. Place a drop of formula on the inside of your wrist. If you can't feel a temperature difference, the formula is ready to go!
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      4. Be sure to use or refrigerate the formula right away. Formula stays good in the fridge for 24 hours, and you should discard any amount left in the bottle for more than an hour.

      Store your formula correctly.

        1. Keep unopened cans of formula in a cool, dry place.
        2. Between uses, keep the lid tightly closed, and use all contents within 1 month.
        3. Be sure not to refrigerate unmixed powder, and keep it well away from excessive heat.
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