[blparent] Formula, was New Here With Questions

Tue Mar 29 18:05:30 UTC 2011

I use Dr. Brown's bottles and can feel the lip on the inside of the bottle.
Once the water is on the line, I add one or two Enfamil packets. One packet
is for 4 ounce bottles  and two packets are for 8 ounce bottles. It costs a
little more for the measured packets but it's quick and easy. That's a
blessing a three o'clock in the morning when my son is starving and upset.
He's older now so his night feeding is less frequent but those newborns need
to eat when they are hungry. 

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From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of PICKRELL, REBECCA M (TASC)
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 10:40 AM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] Formula, was New Here With Questions

Leanne, 
Really bad things can happen if the power to water ratio is not correct. Too
much water and the baby doesn't get the nutrients from the formula, too
little and they don't get the fluids they need. 
I used the blender because it is a machine and can mix way better then I
can. My kid never met a bottle she didn't like so I wasn't worried about
having to throw anything out. 
So yes, you do need to get the ratio correct. You also need to have water
that is drinkable. Don't laugh, this isn't as easy as it may sound. My folks
are ona well and their water gives a lot of us, myself included the runs. 
I'd talk with the mom and see what she suggests. She may prefer to bring
premade bottles, she may tell you it's fine to use powder, she may have you
use the canned formula. 
Lots of options here. 

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Leanne Merren
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 1:27 PM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] Formula, was New Here With Questions

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
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>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
>
> 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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