[blparent] Formula, was New Here With Questions

[Brandy W]

No it is fine. Some doctors have parents use more or or less depending on
the child's nutritional needs, and I can't tell you how many sighted people
do a heaping scoop and not a level one, and how many times I've had to
stretch formula when not left too much. Because of how little you will be
off it won't bother the kid. The other thing I sometimes do is make up about
12-16 ounces and poor it in the bottle and heat it. This way it is more
accurate, but I've only done this for one kid so far as the others haven't
been bothered. The one wasn't bothered health wise, but if it wasn't perfect
the turkey wouldn't drink it.


Bran
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-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Leanne Merren
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 12:27 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>
To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 8:37 AM
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.
>
> Bran
>
>
>
> "Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the 
> most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of
teachers."
> ~Charles W. Eliot,
>
> Brandy Wojcik  Discovery Toys Educational Consultant and Team leader
> (512) 689-5045
> www.playtoachieve.com
> Follow me on Face Book at
> http://www.facebook.com/PlayToAchieve.DiscoveryToys
>
> Do you want to: *earn extra income?
> *get toys for free?
> *get sale updates on our award winning products that have never been 
> recalled?
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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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