I made a bottle but baby fell asleep

I just recently started to introduce formula along side breastfeeding. I understand how things work for breast milk but not so much for formula.

My baby went into deep sleep before I could give him formula. So what should I do with the bottle now? Am I allowed to keep it room temp? Or do I need to pop it into the fridge and reheat again for when he wakes up?

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Meant to use it within 2 hours if not been touched, if your lo has drank out it but not all then can keep it for an hour x

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Can definitely be put into fridge. Lasts 24 hours while in fridge and can be warmed back up. Bottles at room temp are good for 1 hour. They have milk in them so treat it like a glass of milk

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Thank you! I know he’s gonna end up having a long nap so ill pop it in the fridge 😊

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You... Feed it to them? Why is it an issue that baby is asleep?? My son slept through night feeds for 7 months straight

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how do you feed a sleeping baby🤣 even for night feeds they are somewhat awake

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you just hold them and lightly bounce the nipple/teat on their bottom lip until they open and latch 🤷‍♀️ tbf my son was an easy baby

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if my LO is asleep you can't get her to do anything! Shes fell asleep on the bottle before and trying to wake her up to finish is impossible!! Teach me your ways!! 🤣

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I used to walk and hum or sing quietly while feeding him to keep myself awake, maybe the movement and noise kept him slightly more conscious?? That's the only thing I can think of lol

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