Formula Adjustment
(standard formula)
Similac Advance or Early Shield Similac Sensitive Similac Sensitive Isomil Soy Alimentum
Enfamil Premium Gentlease Prosobee
Similac PM 60/40
Why do I need to adjust the calories in my babys formula?
Most infant formulas have 20 calories in each ounce. To grow, some babies may need to get more calories in less volume.
2. Check the recipe chart for liquid concentrate on page 2. Pour the formula concentrate from the can into another container. 3. Measure the desired amount of water in a clear liquid measuring cup. Add to the concentrate and mix well.
How do I mix the formula?
1. Wash your hands with soap and water. Wash the top of the formula can before opening to prevent germs from getting into the babys feeding. Use clean measuring utensils and containers.
2.
Using powdered formula
1. Check the recipe chart for powdered formula on page 3. Using a clear liquid measuring cup, measure the desired amount of water. Set the measuring cup on a flat surface, and check the level of the liquid at eye level. 2. Add unpacked, level measures of formula powder to the water. Use only the scoop provided in the formula can or measuring cups intended for dry ingredients. 3. Mix or shake well until all lumps are gone.
Let the cold tap water run for 2 minutes before mixing with the formula to flush the water sitting in the pipes. Well water may contain bacteria and should not be used to make infant formula.
3. Follow the instructions below for either liquid concentrate or powdered formula. Note: Actual calories per ounce may not be as accurate in formula made with powder because of different techniques in measuring the powder. For this reason, we recommend using liquid concentrate whenever possible.
How long can I keep the formula?
Store prepared formula in a covered container in the refrigerator. Throw away any unused formula made from powder after 24 hours. Throw away any unused formula powder one month after opening the can.
Using liquid concentrate
1. Check the formula label. It should read concentrate, not ready-to-use. Shake the can before opening.
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Preparing to feed your baby
1. Shake the formula well.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please call Nutrition Services at your hospital during daytime hours. Childrens - Minneapolis (612) 813-6865 or (612) 813-6952 Childrens - St. Paul (651) 220-5678
2. Warm the formula by setting the bottle in warm water. Do not use a microwave because it heats unevenly, causing hot spots that could burn the babys mouth. 3. After warming, shake the bottle again. Always test the temperature of the formula before feeding. 4. Throw away any formula left in the babys bottle after a feeding.
Liquid Concentrate Recipe Chart
Calories per ounce
22
Concentrate
13 ounces (1 can)
Water
11 ounces
Final volume
24 ounces
24
13 ounces (1 can)
9 ounces
22 ounces
26
13 ounces (1 can)
7 ounces
20 ounces
27
13 ounces (1 can)
6 ounces ( cup)
19 ounces
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13 ounces (1 can)
Note: To make 20-calorie-per-ounce formula, follow the directions on the can. Note: Formula made from liquid concentrate may be kept in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. See the information on the can.
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Powdered Formula Recipe Chart*
(Use only the scoop provided in the can) Calories per ounce Water
3 ounces 5 ounces 9 ounces 16 ounces (2 cups) 22 ounces (2 cups)
Formula powder
(unpacked, level)
Approximate final volume
4 ounces 6 ounces 10 ounces 18 ounces 24 ounces
22
2 scoops 3 scoops 5 scoops 9 scoops 12 scoops
24
5 ounces 8 ounces (1 cup) 13 ounces 18 ounces (2 cups) 21 ounces
3 scoops 5 scoops 8 scoops 11 scoops 13 scoops
5 ounces 9 ounces 15 ounces 20 ounces 24 ounces
26
3 ounces 9 ounces 15 ounces 21 ounces 24 ounces (3 cups)
2 scoops 6 scoops 10 scoops 14 scoops 16 scoops
3 ounces 10 ounces 17 ounces 24 ounces 27 ounces
27
7 ounces 10 ounces (1 cups) 13 ounces 17 ounces 20 ounces (2 cups)
5 scoops 7 scoops 9 scoops 12 scoops 14 scoops
8 ounces 11 ounces 15 ounces 19 ounces 23 ounces
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Note: To make 20-calorie-per-ounce formula, follow the directions on the can. *Actual calories per ounce may not be as accurate in formula made with powder because of different techniques in measuring the powder. For this reason, we recommend using liquid concentrate whenever possible.
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