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Formula Prep/The Pitcher Method

  • Writer: Jennie Meyer
    Jennie Meyer
  • 1 day ago
  • 1 min read


 

Sometimes families need or choose to use formula for a variety of reasons. I like to emphasize proper formula prep, including boiling water to kill harmful bacteria in the powder, and considering the pitcher method - batch preparing a days worth of formula in a pitcher designed for that method! Formula prep machines (that look like coffee machines) do not always use proper temperatures or ratios, and this can cause some trouble for babies. Here is some deeper information about formula safety and prep, from the World Health Organization...

 

 
 
 

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