Baby Formula Storage Rules

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Baby formula storage rules.

Bacteria from the baby s mouth gets into the. If using a ready to feed formula store the bottles in the refrigerator for no longer than 48 hours. Formula that s been prepared should be consumed or stored in the refrigerator within 1 hour. Store at 35 40 f 2 4 c no longer than 24 hours before feeding.

Use prepared infant formula within 2 hours of. Dispose of mixed formula bottles within 24 hours after you prepare them and store them in the refrigerator. When your baby formula is refrigerated. Baby formula has rules.

Keep prepared bottles at room temperature no longer than 2 hours or 1 hour if the bottle is warmed. Make sure all formula and breast milk is. But when it comes to baby formula there are some real rules that have to be followed. First baby formula bottles cannot be re used no matter how little the baby drinks.

And if your baby doesn t drink all the formula in the bottle throw away the unused portion do not save it for later. Use quickly or store safely store unopened infant formula containers in a cool dry indoor place not in vehicles garages or outdoors. Prepared from concentrate or ready to use. Prepared infant formula can spoil if it is left out at room temperature.

Clean any spoons and the storage containers where you stash baby supplies. Here are a few rules to follow. If it has been at room temperature for more than 1 hour throw it away.