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Everyone I know who formula feeds uses the powder version...


What version do you use?


I ask because after a short stint in special care baby unit where they use pre made formula in cartons I discovered 1 litre bottles of formula ( use within 48 hours). I did the maths and the 1 litre bottles are much more cost effective and you get more for your money. Of course it is not suitable if you are on the go and during night feeds.

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I had no idea you could get 1ltr of ready made!


Justget whatever suits you. I don't find powder too much of a faff now I'm used to it and I have the kit that I am used to (dispenser, thermos, etc etc) so i doubt there is that much difference to the methods once you are used to it.


Ready made is probably easier overnights though.

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When mini strawbs was born we used the ready made as we were waiting for my milk to come in which took a while.. Once he went on to formula full time we used the big tin.. As he needed gaviscon in his feeds too we put powder and meds in. Bottle without water (about 8) so they were ready to go. We put two at a time in the fridge and reheated when needed.


A friend showed me a great trick for making a bottle ready to go - for a 6oz bottle put 4oz of cooled boiled wter in and then top up with 2 oz of boiling hot water and it didn't require any cooling down.. Powder dispenser and a thermos were invaluable for when we were out and about (I use the brother mac slimline dispenser - you can get one from Jo Jo on the lane)..


I did find using a tin vs pre made was cheaper.. I saw the 1 litre cartons only after we had starting using the tins..


Good luck!

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