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To kill germs like Cronobacter in powdered infant formula, the formula must be mixed with very hot water. Boil the water and then wait about 5 minutes before mixing with powdered infant formula.

If not used immediately, when made up infant formula must be stored in a sterilised bottle or container at the back of the fridge, in the centre where it is coldest. Discard un-used infant formula after 24 hours if refrigerated.

Can babies drink cold formula? Baby formula doesn't have to be warm. It's fine to feed your baby cool or even cold formula. It's all up to your baby's preference ? they may prefer it warm, at room temperature, or even chilled, and all of those options are just fine.

If made-up formula is stored: in a fridge ? use within 24 hours. in a cool bag with an ice pack ? use within 4 hours. at room temperature ? use within 2 hours.

Follow our step-by-step guide to making up a bottle of formula. Step 1: Fill up the kettle with fresh water. ... Step 2: Boil the water. ... Step 3: Clean area and wash your hands. ... Step 4: Rinse and shake excess water. ... Step 5: Pour the water in. ... Step 6: Loosely fill the scoop with formula powder.

If you prepare formula ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator. You can use pre-made formula for up to 24 hours. Open containers of ready-made formula, concentrated formula, and formula prepared from concentrate can be stored safely in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.

For powdered formula: Measure the amount of water needed and add it to a clean bottle. Use the scoop that came with the formula container to scoop the powdered formula. Add the number of scoops needed into the bottle. Attach the and cap to the bottle and shake well.

Ready-to-use liquid formula doesn't require any preparation. Just be sure to store unopened bottles and cans at room temperature, and refrigerate any opened bottles and cans. Enfamil formulas in powder and concentrated liquid form need to be diluted with water before being fed to your baby.