sorry for such a stupid question... concentrated baby formula?

[ampc3]

I'm so embrassed to ask this , since I by know means am a first time mom!

However I have never used or bought concentrated formula.. I have been given a case of enfamil concentrated formula.

I followed the directions on the can which say to use desired amount of water into bottle followed by "equal" amounts of concentrate... so I wanted to make a 4 oz bottle..

I used 4 oz of water then poured in 4 oz on concentrate stupidly of course that would maek 8 oz bottle b/c liquid dosen't disolve into liquid....

so my questioni is if I wanted to make a 4 oz bottle should I have used 2 oz of water and 2 oz on concentrate?? the directions on the can compared to the directions on the powder are very vague IMHO...

any one out there use concentrate??

 

[Hannathy]

Yes you have it. Another way to think of it is equal parts of formula and water. So half whatever you want to end up with.

2oz concentrate +2oz water = 4 oz formula
3 oz conc.+3 oz water = 6 oz formula
4 oz conc. + 4 oz water = 8 oz formula

just put in as much water as you put in concentrate. and mix

I always liked that concentrate especially when they were infants. easier to mix and less air introduced into the formula because of les mixing or shaking

 

[Leajess99]

If it is not a recloseable can than I would make it in a pitcher so you can then just make the bottle size you are wanting. This is how I did it with my kids. Just pour the can of formula in the pitcher than add the same amount of water. It made it easier to make bottles as well.

 

[maraki527]

I use the concentrated liquid sometimes an as the pp it is much easier to make a whole jug/pitcher of it and then pouring it in the bottles when needed. We use Similac and it is good for 48 hrs

 

[maraki527]

I use the concentrated liquid sometimes an as the pp it is much easier to make a whole jug/pitcher of it and then pouring it in the bottles when needed. We use Similac and it is good for 48 hrs