(eat) Mixing large batches of formula

Having three hungry little men means mixing a days worth of formula at one time. We started with a small Tupperware liquid container when they were eating about 30oz of formula a day. We found this pitcher at Target, but any one will do.


Figure out approximately how much formula you will need in one day. (Once you mix the formula, you should use it within 24 hours.) Measure out the amount of water needed in ounces (large measuring cups will have cup/oz markings). Fill the pitcher and draw a line where the water hits on both sides with a Sharpie marker and write how many ounces. So next time, you don't have to measure out the water, but just fill to the line. As your baby/babies grow and eat more, make new markings on the side.

We use a digital kitchen scale to measure out the formula. By no means is this a necessity, but this has become a staple in our baby process. Grab a clean bowl, set it on the scale, turn the scale on so it is calibrated to 0, then start measuring out the formula. The back of the can will indicate how much you need. For example, when we are making 96oz of formula, we need 400grams of powdered formula.

Dump the powder in the pitcher. We found that a whisk is the best tool for getting out all of the lumps and creating the least amount of foam. Our boys have sensitive bellies, so more foam = more spit ups in our household. This is why we have not been able to mix the formula individually. The shaking/mixing of the formula in the bottles creates a great deal of foam and often leaves lumps of powder.

Purchase the Salter Kitchen Scale