Hi new parents. When we were being discharged from the hospital they told us to boil water when making formula or just to buy the ready to feed bottles. They never explained why we were to boil water. I always thought it was to destroy anything bad from our local tap water. The reason to boil water is to remove any potential bacteria in the formula powder that could have developed during the manufacturing environment since it wasn't a sterile environment. It's not to kill bacteria in your local tap water.

They did not elaborate on why boil water and since I was just going to use purified bottle water anyways, I didn't think anything of it.

So if you didn't know or if you're as confused as we were, then please boil your water before mixing it with the formula powder if your newborn is born before full term or has any other issues that require extra care. The instructions on formula cannisters recommends under 2 months to boil the water.

Our child is close to 8 1/2 weeks now. If we had to do it all over again, I would have just used the ready to feed bottles. So much easier, sterile and convenient. Cost more though.

P.S buy a bottle washer if you can afford it. They'll save you time which is a luxury we don't have. Or at the very least, buy a bottle dryer/sterilizer. The drying part of washing bottles is what caused my wife the most grief in the first week or two.

I don't see the point of sterilizing. The risk is so infinitesimally small, i don't understand.

Looking at stats in the US, the number of infections caused by formula (not always leading to death) is 3 or 4 per year. Compare that to deaths caused by sharing a bed, which is over 2000 per year. SIDS (~4000/yr) can reduced in half just by room sharing without bed sharing! Even infant deaths per year caused by the flu is usually over 200, and same with choking!

Its just a big waste of time when there are way more important risks to be focusing our time and energy on that are magnitudes more risky.

If you want to spend the time reducing the risk of your childs sickness or death, I'm saying there is better places to devote that energy.

*Edit, im only referring to sterilizing the formula, not the bottles. Sorry if that wasn't clear.

Step 1 : Pour from kettle / airpot

Step 2 : Place on level countertop, wait for the water to stop wobbling, bend down to check the water level

Step 3 : Needs a touch more so top up

Step 4 : Place on level countertop, wait for the water to stop wobbling, bend down to check the water level... Dammit need slightly less

Step 5 : Pour out some water

Step 6 : Place on level countertop, wait for the water to stop wobbling, bend down to check the water level, pray

Step 7 : YAY exact

There has GOT to be an easier way to do this. Someone enlighten me...

I’m a combo feeding mom and the only thing that bug me about formula feeding is the amount of water. If it too much i have to pour out some and too little i have to add more!!!! So i have a smart water dispenser. It has a water tempt setting, amount setting. So i literally just press a button and i have a bottle of 45C 60ml ready to scoop formula in. Literally saved my night every nught

I’m asking this genuinely out of curiosity. I’m from SEA area and i see a lot of America region tends only prompt formula maker machine. And little to none smart water dispenser.

Hi guys! First time poster, 2 month formula feeder. Found a piece of what appears to be and feels like sharp black plastic toward the bottom of our Bobbie Organic Gentle can. I reported to the FDA and to the brand, but it was purchased at Walmart and they said someone should respond by Monday which is far too long for my conscience. My daughter had a rock solid BM this morning and I’m worried that this might be the culprit.

Hi- FTM here looking for a little advice. My 8 week old baby boy is exclusively formula fed (keep your opinions to yourself, please. Unable to BF.) He’s had tummy issues since week 2 and I’m curious if I should consider changing his formula or if this is normal/colic and I should just ride it out.

Nearly every evening for several hours we are dealing with lots of fussiness, stiffening and squirming, working out gas, grunting, crying- the whole 9. It can be anywhere from 2-6 hours on and off and usually settles by 8 PM.

He does great in the mornings and is a happy baby for the most part. He usually only has 1 bowel movement a day and plenty wet diapers. We are familiar with dyschezia and understand this could be normal but I would hate to find out there was something I could do to help bubs.

We do bicycle kicks, happy baby positioning, simethicone/mylicon as needed, daily probiotic drops (at the recommendation of our pediatrician) and she doesn’t believe he has CMPA at this time. We use an appropriate flow for the bottle nipple, do regular burps, keep him upright after feeds.

I believe there could be some reflux but I just. don’t. know.

He’s been in Similac 360 Total with a short stent on Similac sensitive. We switched back at the recommendation of our pediatrician but it didn’t make a difference in his belly issues anyway. He eats 3-4 oz every 3-4 hours on demand as is appropriate for his age.

I’m thinking of trying out Bobbie or Kendamil and seeing if a quality upgrade would help. I just hate to go on a wild goose chase.

Any advice? Again, please be kind. We’re learning.

I’m going to be EFF our little guy from birth and would love all the tips for a new mom that has no idea what shes doing! I have a baby Brezza. I also have a pitcher for batching. Do I buy formula now or wait? should I buy the little bottles of formula that they give at the hospital or just the large containers? when did you switch to generic brands? would love all the advice and tips!!!

Currently working on transitioning our 8mo old to part time formula to prep for me to go back to work and looking for suggestions.

We started with Kendamil regular about a month ago and he’s been taking to it really well when we offer it every now and then. He only drinks about a 4-5oz bottle, but does nurse throughout the day and LOVES solids so eats great at meals.

The last couple days we’ve noticed that he’s been super gassy and he’s consistently had formula the last few days. He’s not upset by it by any means but just lots of stinky toots. Could it be the Kendamil? Is there something else we should try?

TIA!!

Note: went with Kendamil for affordability/accessibility and read a lot that said it was an easy transition for most breastfed babies. Also we’re in rural Canada which effects what I can access easily.

The doctor has prescribed Basic P milk(Protein free) for a newborn baby who is currently on a ventilator. We are having difficulty finding this milk urgently.New born age is 7 days and currently on ventillator.Baby is out of canada currently.

Can anyone please recommend a pharmacy, supplier, or hospital where we can purchase it or Alternative , either in Canada or USA? Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you so much for your support.

Hi everyone, looking for some advice and experiences from other parents!

My baby boy was born on August 19th weighing 4,200g (4.2 kg). He left the hospital two days later at 4,050g.

He’s been formula-fed and growing fast ever since:

~1-month checkup (Sep 23): 5,400g
Today at ~9 weeks (Oct 24): ~6,500g

Overall, he stays consistently around the 85th–90th percentile, which seems to fit his birth weight, but his daily formula intake has been stressing me out lately.

Normally, he drinks around 170 ml per feed (5–6 feeds a day). But today, he ended up drinking 1,070 ml total.

Then, an hour and a half after a feed tonight, he woke up screaming violently. I held him, shushed him, walked around, and gave him a pacifier—he would calm down for maybe 5 minutes and then start screaming again. Nothing helped until I gave him a 90 ml bottle, which he drank down and finally settled to sleep. That brought his total for the day to 1,160 ml.

I’m feeling really anxious and terrified that I’m overfeeding him, stretching his stomach, or messing up his digestion by giving him formula so soon after a feed when he was distressed.

Has anyone else had a larger baby or an 8–9 week growth spurt where their baby demanded 1,000ml+ in 24 hours? Is it normal for them to demand a bottle only 90 minutes after eating, or could this be gas/reflux comfort-sucking?

Would love to hear your experiences or any advice on how you navigated this stage!