I know that breastmilk can be left at room temp for several hours but what about if I mix up a bottle from powder formula...how long can that sit out before I have to disgard it, if she hasn't drank from it at all?
2006-11-07 06:14:37 · 14 answers · asked by totspotathome 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Just curious...but why can you leave breastmilk out without it going bad and not formula?
2006-11-07 06:33:18 · update #1
You can only leave prepared formula in a bottle for 2 hours one if she has drank from it.
2006-11-07 13:12:16 · answer #1 · answered by christal l 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
two hours, it says that on the label of my good start formula. Two hours at room temp, one hour after they have drank from it, and 24 hours in the fridge.
Do not be lazy and feed your baby formula that has gone past those two times I had to take my girl to the hospital because she was sick at 7.5weeks and they had to assess if it was bacterial(which can happen from left out formula) or viral, and it was a horrible experience, it involved a spinal tap needles all over a cathater and an iv for two days. So messing around with bacteria that can make your new baby sick is so not worth it. Follow the label and dont get lazy because you dont want to have to take your baby to the hospital because she has bacteria in her blood and septic shock. My babies illness turned out to be viral, which is not very serious..but when they are under three months dont mess around.
2006-11-07 07:24:45 · answer #2 · answered by jennyve25 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I never left a mixed bottle of formula out of the refridgerator longer than a couple of hours. It's always wise to just stick it in the refridgerator right away, or make it as needed to assure the best freshness!!!
2006-11-07 06:16:54 · answer #3 · answered by mommy of 4 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It says one hour, but I gone as long as 2 1/2 hours. Usually I taste the milk before giving it to the baby if I left it out for a while. I have probably have gone 3 hours before, not on purpose of course, but it didn't hurt my baby. Its all based on bacterial growth in the milk. Don't feel bad if you go over the 1 hour time limit. It shouldn't hurt your baby
2006-11-07 06:47:43 · answer #4 · answered by candyred1999 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
breastmilk doesnt have any fillers and disgusting crap in it. thats why - and by the way, it cant be left out. its the same thing, formula is only good for an hour. no matter what kind of formula it is
2006-11-07 06:47:39 · answer #5 · answered by joy 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
1 hour 24 in the fridge.
Don't reuse it if they've already drank out of it and one month in the can.
2006-11-07 06:16:27 · answer #6 · answered by Laura H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if refrigerated you can use it within 24 hours.at room temp:2-4 hours GRANTING all formulas are the same.but just prepare enough milk so your baby can have "fresh" milk
2006-11-07 22:50:07 · answer #7 · answered by sexy_23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It says 1 hour but I have gone up to 2 hours. It hasn't caused any harm to my children. It is just because it goes sour and bacteria can start to grow.
2006-11-07 06:17:45 · answer #8 · answered by Jody 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
One hour - no more. Be very careful. You can make your baby very sick with the bacteria that form in the milk at room temperature.
2006-11-07 06:22:17 · answer #9 · answered by kentata 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was told 1hour as soon as you make it up the baby has to drink it it goes off easily. you can refridgerate but as long as its out its 1 hour. hope that helps!!
2006-11-07 06:16:58 · answer #10 · answered by shay3r 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋