Your baby's special formula (1634)
Key points below
or fortified human milk recipe
Formula name: ________________________ Mixed to: ______________________Your baby is on a special formula recipe. It will help your baby get the right calories, protein, vitamins and minerals needed to grow. Do not use the directions on the can or bottle to mix the formula. Instead, use the recipe below to mix the formula or fortify your human milk.
To start
Wash your hands with soap and water.Use clean bottles and nipples. Wash them in warm soapy water and rinse well.
The formula
Check the date on the can. Do not use expired formula.Formula and human milk may be given cold, at room temperature or warm. To warm the formula, put the bottle in a pan of hot, not boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes.
Do not use a microwave to warm up formula or human milk. It may cause hot spots.
Test the temperature before you feed baby. Shake a few drops onto your wrist.
Refrigerate prepared formula or fortified human milk and use within 24 hours.
The recipe
(measure the water first). Note: 1 ounce = 30ml
To mix small amount:
_______oz/ml water + _______ scoops packed/unpacked = _______oz/ml formula
To mix large amount:
_______oz/ml water + ________ cup(s) packed/unpacked = _______oz/ml formula
• Shake formula to mix
To fortify human milk:
For every_____ ml of human milk, add ____ teaspoons of formula or powder
• Do not shake human milk. Roll the bottle back and forth in your hands to mix.
Other instructions: ________________________________________________________________________
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Dietitian: __________________________ Telephone: ___________________