← A little beginningInfants using commercial formula · Feeding & nutrition · 4 MIN LESSONFormula: measure, time, and discard.
Practice three important formula-handling decisions.
Health preview · Professional review pending READ IT. TRY IT. COME BACK TO WHY.How to prepare and store infant formula safely
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Read the knowledge article ↗ Measure accurately
Using safe water, measure the label’s water amount first, then add the exact powder amount. Never dilute or concentrate the recipe.
Watch the clock
CDC advises use within two hours of preparation and one hour after feeding begins, whichever comes first. Discard leftovers after a feed.
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