Mommies using powder formula

Do any of you mix enough powder w/ water and store it in the fridge for the whole day? Or do you just mix one bottle at a time.. Also, once you mix it and put it int he fridge, how long is it good for
THX

Re: Mommies using powder formula

I make the bottles for the day.

I believe it is good for 24 hours once mixed with water.
IT can be left unrefirgerated up to 2 hours before giving it.

Since DD is down to 3 bottles a day, I tend to make them while she's in the highchair eating food and then I leave it on the counter so it's room temp. for her to start an hour later.

Re: Mommies using powder formula

We make it for the day, usually. Just easier. It lasts 24 hours.

Re: Mommies using powder formula

I make mine throughout the day, but 2 hours unfridg. if feeding hasn't started and 24 hours once mixed in the fridge.

Re: Mommies using powder formula

We make up the bottles for the day the night before or in the morning now.

Message edited 11/20/2006 8:03:19 PM.

Re: Mommies using powder formula

I bought a small tupperware drinking pitcher (I think its 32 ounces big). On the back of the Similac Advanced, there are directions for making a larger amount - 23 ounces of water and 1 cup of formula, so that is what I do. I make a pitcher each night before I go to bed and I use it throughout the next day, in her bottles or in her cereal. It's good for 24 hours and I find it much easier just to pour a bottle when she needs it rather than make one each time.