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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.

Refrigeration: Refrigerator temperature for formula storage should be no more than 5? C (41? F). Label the expiration date and time on prepared formula. not consumed within the hour.

If you've prepared formula that your baby won't need right away, you can safely store it in the fridge for a short stretch. Depending on the baby formula, it can last anywhere from 24 to 48 hours in the refrigerator. Powdered formula: Use within 24 hours of preparation/refrigeration.

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.

Before use, powdered formula should be kept dry in an airtight container with a firm cap or lid and stored in a cool, dark area. Make sure the expiration date has not passed. During formula preparation, bring water to a bubbling boil for two minutes and allow the water to cool before mixing.

Follow the instructions for the product. Once opened, if the liquid infant formula is not to feed to the infant immediately: Pour into a sterile food-grade container. Store immediately in the coldest part of the fridge: at the back, in the centre.

Use prepared formula within two hours of mixing and within one hour of starting your baby's feeding. Once you've fed your baby their formula, make sure to discard any formula left over in the bottle. It's no longer safe to be consumed since it's been contaminated with your baby's saliva and can grow unsafe bacteria.