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purplegirl
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Formula Question--Warning: Very stupid Q!!
Ok, so when I make formula for DD (we have been exclusively breastfeeding up until a few weeks ago so pardon my ignorance) the instructions say to measure the water first in the bottle, and then add the scoops of powder. If I put in 6 oz of water, but then the three scoops of powder that the package calls for bumps it up to 7oz... does that mean my DD is drinking 6 or 7 oz of formula?
I'm sorry for the stupid question!!
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pinkandblue
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Re: Formula Question--Warning: Very stupid Q!!
I would consider it 7 ozs...that is what I have been doing with dd
And BTW...that was not the stupidest formula question, right Liza?
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| Posted 9/15/07 5:01 PM |
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KateDevine
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Re: Formula Question--Warning: Very stupid Q!!
Posted by purplegirl
Ok, so when I make formula for DD (we have been exclusively breastfeeding up until a few weeks ago so pardon my ignorance) the instructions say to measure the water first in the bottle, and then add the scoops of powder. If I put in 6 oz of water, but then the three scoops of powder that the package calls for bumps it up to 7oz... does that mean my DD is drinking 6 or 7 oz of formula?
I'm sorry for the stupid question!!
Not a dumb question, do you mean after you shake it up?
Usually after I let it sit for a few minutes it goes back down to 6oz, so I've been considering it 6oz
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| Posted 9/15/07 5:09 PM |
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pinkandblue
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Re: Formula Question--Warning: Very stupid Q!!
Posted by KateDevine
Posted by purplegirl
Ok, so when I make formula for DD (we have been exclusively breastfeeding up until a few weeks ago so pardon my ignorance) the instructions say to measure the water first in the bottle, and then add the scoops of powder. If I put in 6 oz of water, but then the three scoops of powder that the package calls for bumps it up to 7oz... does that mean my DD is drinking 6 or 7 oz of formula?
I'm sorry for the stupid question!!
Not a dumb question, do you mean after you shake it up?
Usually after I let it sit for a few minutes it goes back down to 6oz, so I've been considering it 6oz
I know what she means, for me, when I put 6 ozs of water and then the 3.5 scoops and shake it up, even after it settles it is more like 7ozs due to the powder being added
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| Posted 9/15/07 5:10 PM |
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Re: Formula Question--Warning: Very stupid Q!!
Posted by stephanief
Posted by KateDevine
Posted by purplegirl
Ok, so when I make formula for DD (we have been exclusively breastfeeding up until a few weeks ago so pardon my ignorance) the instructions say to measure the water first in the bottle, and then add the scoops of powder. If I put in 6 oz of water, but then the three scoops of powder that the package calls for bumps it up to 7oz... does that mean my DD is drinking 6 or 7 oz of formula?
I'm sorry for the stupid question!!
Not a dumb question, do you mean after you shake it up?
Usually after I let it sit for a few minutes it goes back down to 6oz, so I've been considering it 6oz
I know what she means, for me, when I put 6 ozs of water and then the 3.5 scoops and shake it up, even after it settles it is more like 7ozs due to the powder being added
I only use 3 scoops for 6oz, is it supposed to be 3.5 scoops?
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an9elic
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Re: Formula Question--Warning: Very stupid Q!!
not a dumb question! i'd consider it whatever number of oz's it is up to when youre done shaking it and its settled and you start feeding the baby
edited bc i cant spell
Message edited 9/15/2007 5:12:04 PM.
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pinkandblue
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Re: Formula Question--Warning: Very stupid Q!!
Posted by KateDevine
Posted by stephanief
Posted by KateDevine
Posted by purplegirl
Ok, so when I make formula for DD (we have been exclusively breastfeeding up until a few weeks ago so pardon my ignorance) the instructions say to measure the water first in the bottle, and then add the scoops of powder. If I put in 6 oz of water, but then the three scoops of powder that the package calls for bumps it up to 7oz... does that mean my DD is drinking 6 or 7 oz of formula?
I'm sorry for the stupid question!!
Not a dumb question, do you mean after you shake it up?
Usually after I let it sit for a few minutes it goes back down to 6oz, so I've been considering it 6oz
I know what she means, for me, when I put 6 ozs of water and then the 3.5 scoops and shake it up, even after it settles it is more like 7ozs due to the powder being added
I only use 3 scoops for 6oz, is it supposed to be 3.5 scoops?
no you are correct 3 scoops for 6 oz...I usually put 7 oz of water with 3.5 scoops....
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Re: Formula Question--Warning: Very stupid Q!!
I consider it to be whatever the amount of water I put in since the instructions say to make a 2 oz, 4 oz, 6oz, 8oz, bottle, etc you add "xx" amount of scoops.
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Re: Formula Question--Warning: Very stupid Q!!
Posted by Summerrluvv
I consider it to be whatever the amount of water I put in since the instructions say to make a 2 oz, 4 oz, 6oz, 8oz, bottle, etc you add "xx" amount of scoops.
That was what I was trying to say, but my brain is SO dead
I make 6oz bottles with 6oz of water and 3 scoops of formula.
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Re: Formula Question--Warning: Very stupid Q!!
Posted by Summerrluvv
I consider it to be whatever the amount of water I put in since the instructions say to make a 2 oz, 4 oz, 6oz, 8oz, bottle, etc you add "xx" amount of scoops.
My thinking as well...I'd suggest make it according to the package and see how much your child takes from that bottle. If she is finishing it up - perfect...if not maybe consider making a little less by adding less water (and scoops - but still according to the package).
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purplegirl
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Re: Formula Question--Warning: Very stupid Q!!
Thanks for the responses, ladies 
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Re: Formula Question--Warning: Very stupid Q!!
Posted by Summerrluvv
I consider it to be whatever the amount of water I put in since the instructions say to make a 2 oz, 4 oz, 6oz, 8oz, bottle, etc you add "xx" amount of scoops.
same here.
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dm24angel
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Re: Formula Question--Warning: Very stupid Q!!
Not a dumb ?...My DH asked me the same thing the other day.
I consider it whatevr it is when Im all done and its sat a while. Usually more then the 6 oz of water that started.
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