which is better canned or powered formula for a baby ?

Answer 1

Powdered formula is just as good as canned. It also has a longer shelf life and is generally cheaper than canned formula.

Answer 2

If you mix the powdered formula the right way, they're the same thing in terms of nutritional value.

Unless the can/jar of formula is condensed, you won't have to mix it with water. That eliminates the potential for making the formula too thick (causing constipation) or too thin (causing loose or runny stools and offering less nutritional value). Ready-to-feed formulas, however, are much more expensive and, once opened, a jar or can generally has to be used up within a day or so. RTF formula is great for trips to the park or whatever because you don't have to make up a bottle and keep it cool. You just open the car/jar, pour it into the bottle, and you're good to go.

Powdered formula requires you to pay close attention when mixing it with water. However, it's less expensive and, once opened, a can of powdered formula has a shelf life of 30 days. You're not at risk of wasting that much formula because you're only making up what you need for each feeding. Most powdered formula also has generic, or store-brand, versions which are the same thing as the brand name but for a lot less momey. Most generics don't come in ready-to-feed jars or cans. There are these great little storage containers for powdered formula that you can use when going out. They have three compartments and each compartment holds whatever amount of formula you need for each bottle. Then you just take along a bottle that has the right amount of water in it and you're good to go.

Whatever you decide to go with, please be sure to ALWAYS read the back of the can or jar to make sure you're correctly following mixing and/or storage instructions for that particular formula. Not paying attention to these things can make your baby very, very ill.

Answer 3

The only difference between canned and powered formula in water and conveniounce. Canned formula is good to go out ot the can with a little shaking and a can opener, but it is a little more expensive. I just used this plastic container with a rotating lid that had different slots in the plastic that held 1 serving of formula and brought water from home. It's slightly cheaper and you don't have to worry about your water or powered formula going bad.

Answer 4

The liquid is easier. They have the formula that is ready to feed you don't have to do anything to it. I think you could only make 4 bottle out of the whole can but it was easier for me because my little boy ate alot of it. But I had to add the powdered formula to it so that there could be more calories. Now they do have those single serve bottle of Enfamil. All you have to do is put the baby nipple on top and you don't have to do much.

Answer 5

Basically they contain the same nutritional values, but the liquid canned will expire once opened faster. The powder is always better when it comes to lasting longer. If you're in a hurry or on the go try to make up bottles ahead with the right amount of powder in them, then you just have to add water wherever you are and shake.

Answer 6

We use powder formula. However if I could afford it I would use canned liquid formula. My son is an on demand time to feed kind of guy. With the formula that we use it doesn't seem to desolve very quick. I would say liquid. They both are good for the baby or they FDA wouldn't allow them to be on the shelves.

Answer 7

Both are good but it is easier with powdered formula. You can make a bottle any where but if you need to make a bottle with canned formula then you better hope you remember the can opener. I bought so many with my first daughter,so with my second daughter I decided to switch to powdered.

Answer 8

I'm confused... powdered formula is canned... If you're talking liquid vs powdered then its a preferance thing because they would both have the same nutrients. Personally I prefer powdered, much easier to store and use.

Answer 9

The American Dental Association recommends liquid formula:

ADA Interim Guidance: Infant Formula

The ADA offers these recommendations so parents, caregivers and health care professionals who are concerned have some simple and effective ways to reduce fluoride intake from reconstituted infant formula.

Breast milk is widely acknowledged as the most complete form of nutrition for infants. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends human milk for all infants (except for the few for whom breastfeeding is determined to be harmful).


For infants who get most of their nutrition from formula during the first 12 months, ready-to-feed formula is preferred to help ensure that infants do not exceed the optimal amount of fluoride intake.


If liquid concentrate or powdered infant formula is the primary source of nutrition, it can be mixed with water that is fluoride free or contains low levels of fluoride to reduce the risk of fluorosis. Examples are water that is labeled purified, demineralized, deionized, distilled or reverse osmosis filtered water. Many grocery stores sell these types of drinking water for less than $1 per gallon.


The occasional use of water containing optimal levels of fluoride should not appreciably increase a child’s risk for fluorosis.
Parents and caregivers should consult with their pediatrician, family physician or dentist on the most appropriate water to use in their area to reconstitute infant formula. Ask your pediatrician or family physician whether water used in infant formula should be sterilized first (sterilization, however, will not remove fluoride).

http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/positions/statements/fluoride_infants.asp

Answer 10

Powdered formula lasts a lot longer...once you open liquid formula you have 48 hours to use it then you have to throw it out.