[blparent] Formula, was New Here With Questions

Tue Mar 29 18:47:44 UTC 2011

Thanks.  I wondered how accurate I would be in doing a half scoop.  I always 
had 4 or 8 oz bottles for Mason, so always used full scoops, and never tried 
a half.  The babies I have watched have those little dispensers with the 
sections and it's already pre-measured.  We have filtered water from our 
refrigerator, but for very little babies I usually boil it to be safe.  The 
baby that I have been asked to watch will be about 6 weeks when I start, so 
I just want to brush up on my bottle skills. :)  I think mom is planning to 
breastfeed though so maybe she'll be pumping.  I guess we'll see.
Leanne
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "PICKRELL, REBECCA M (TASC)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at tasc.com>
To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 1:39 PM
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
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
> 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
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Brandy W" <branlw at sbcglobal.net>
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> Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 8:37 AM
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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
>> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
>> 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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