If baby milk is to be made correctley, should i use ml or oz
2006-09-01 09:25:42 · 38 answers · asked by baby 2 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I have always used ounces and found that to be right that is how the doctor said
2006-09-01 11:05:42 · answer #1 · answered by brandi.smiles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are referring to a formulated milk, then follow the instructions on the can. 30 ml = 1 oz.
2006-09-01 09:28:46 · answer #2 · answered by Phronsie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It must be made EXACTLY as it says on the tin, if you have any doubts contact your health visitor or even the manufacturer of the milk. Never, ever make the milk stronger than the instructions state as this is very dangerous. Why don't you protect your child by breast feeding ( if you are able to ),it is so much healthier. Incidentally ounces are for weighing solids and mililires is a liquid measurement, ounces is imperial and mililitres is metric.
2006-09-01 10:18:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
fl oz's is imperial like feet and inches. ml is short for millilitre and is metric like cm's. check the instruction on the formula in the uk it usually uses both and go with whichever one makes more sense to you.
the sma gold i have in my cupboard gives a complete guide to how much to give "
e.g. a 2 month old baby would need 5 level scoop's of formula mixed with 150ml or 5 fl oz's of water..."
boil some water pour it into the bottle to 150ml, add the required amount of scoops of formula. shake thouroughly and leave to cool. test a few drops on your hand and when it feels the same temperature as your hand it's safe to give to your baby.
hope this has helped answer your question.
2006-09-01 09:39:58 · answer #4 · answered by Kirsty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OZ is the old imperial measure (fluid ounces). Probably easier to understand ml(millilitres). Make sure you use correct amount of water in ml. for number of scoops. Not enough water and baby will suffer deydration
2006-09-01 09:31:35 · answer #5 · answered by Steve K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A useful fact I learned by coincidence 30 ml = 1 ounce
2006-09-01 09:35:21 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ ღAngelicaღ♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would use oz, always put the water in before the powder as well.
Generally you use 1 flat scoop of powder per oz. So if the baby is on 6 oz's you put the water in first then 6 levelled scoops.
Hope this helps. :-)
2006-09-01 09:33:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's one level measuring spoon with every one fl oz of boiled water.
So for a 4 oz bottle its 4 spoons and 4 oz of water.
But remember to keep count, if your not sure if you've put too much or too little in you have to start again, it's a nightmare and thankfully I'm passed that stage!! Good Luck.
2006-09-01 09:33:45 · answer #8 · answered by floss 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used OZ cos with the SMA tins you get a scoop and one scoop = one OZ.
So 4 OZ of water and add 4 scoops and your off!
But READ the instructions, all formula is different and go to your midwife and ask if your confused, its not worth guessing!
2006-09-01 10:24:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the instructions on the formula tin correctly and do not do what I used to do years ago. The scoop should be wiped across with a flat object such as a knife ensuring that it is merely one scoop. If you double the amount, (as I used to do) you can cause dehydration in the child which can cause serious problems. The baby bottle will have measurement lines on it....
2006-09-01 09:37:08 · answer #10 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what unit of measurment you use. If you use ounces, the go with the "OZ", if you use milliliters, then use the ML. If you live in the US, you will probably want to use the "OZ".
Feel free to contact me if I can be of any help.
2006-09-01 10:26:39 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋