[blparent] Formula, was New Here With Questions

Tue Mar 29 17:26:34 UTC 2011

Bran,
You answered my question, I didn't see this message before.  Do you think it 
makes any difference if you are slightly off with the measurement of formula 
and water?  I mean, could it cause any problems for baby's digestion if 
maybe you go a little over on the amount of formula?
I'm starting a new day care job this summer, and don't know yet if baby will 
be breastfed, as she isn't born yet.  So I want to be prepared if I have to 
measure out formula for her.
Thanks,
Leanne
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brandy W" <branlw at sbcglobal.net>
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Subject: Re: [blparent] New Here With Questions


>I just do 2 and a half scoops for 5 ounces, and most 5 ounce bottles
> actually hold 5-6 ounces depending on the brand. You don't need a blender,
> but can actually just shake it really well or use anything slender to mix 
> in
> the bottle. No you don't need a base. Just use the slots on the top sides 
> of
> the car seat to thread the seatbelt over the baby while the baby is rear
> facing. A base is just extra weight and not any safer.
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of PICKRELL, REBECCA M (TASC)
> Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 7:20 AM
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> Subject: Re: [blparent] New Here With Questions
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> I'd just buckle the seat in via the belt. You can do this, and a base is
> just one more thing you'd need to carry with you.
> As for measuring formula, are you wanting to know how to measure the 
> number
> of ounces or the scoops? I ask because I used the powdered kind and the
> ratio of powder to water was what mattered, not so much the ounces. You 
> also
> need to make sure that the powder and water are mixed uniformly. My 
> solution
> was to mix it in a blender. I took the same size container and mimixed. I
> think the ratio was one part powder to two parts water. The size of the
> device doesn't matter, it's the ratio that does. Then I'd blend it all in
> the blender like you'd do with a milk shake.
> Babies won't overeat, nor will they let themselves starve. You'll know by
> their behavior and diaper output if they are getting what they need.
> If it's easier for you, just fill the four ounce bottles. Then when he's
> ready for the sixounce jobs, he'll let you know.
> If you get any push back from the doctor or grandma or whoever remind them
> that moms that nurse don't get ametric on number of ounces consumed 
> either.
>
> If you still want a metric (I did for quite some time, though I now 
> realize
> it was wasted energy) try using the Playtex bottles. There are notches in
> them. I found these bottles to be more of a pain, but you may disagree.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of janel
> Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 5:02 PM
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blparent] New Here With Questions
>
> Hello Listers:
> I am so glad to come across this site!
> I am a first time mother of a seven week old boy and am adjusting pretty
> well to motherhood.
> When I return to work in a few weeks, I will be traveling by taxi cab and
> wanted to know if I should buy an additional base for the car seat. I
> already have one that is in my mother's car since she does most of the
> driving for me.
>
> I also had questions about measuring formula. My baby takes 4 ounces, and
> all of the bottles that I have are either 4 ounces of 9 ounces. He will be
> graduating to five ounces and I wanted to know how to measure out five
> ounces.
> Look forward to your responses.
> Thanks
> Janel
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