Infacol help

I feel like an idiot, I gave my baby some infacol last night and again just a minute ago and didn’t even think until after giving it to her about it having a use by after opening. I looked and it says use 28 days after opening! Its been open since around the beginning of June and now I’m paranoid she’s going to get sick from it. I can’t find anything online about what happens if you do give it after the 28 days.

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I feel like it would likely just have less effectiveness after that date, like the formula maybe degrades after opening and won't work as well? Personally I would obviously just keep an eye on her, just for your own piece of mind but I wouldn't be too worried if it happened to me. I bet many people have given it last the 28 days and didn't even know. I have infacol here I've opened ages ago and if you didn't post this I'd of 100% given it if needed without knowing this! X

I think it would just be less effective. You could always call your health visitor to let them know your concerns. They'll be able to advise you. I go through a bottle every 1.5 to 2 weeks! Infact I need to order more today x

I did the exact same thing and my baby was absolutely fine x

Never knew this and I’ve definitely done the same thing baby is fine 😅xx

Sure baby will be fine. Just buy a fresh one and start again x

I never knew it had a use by date once opened. My LO only has it before bed and on the night feed, so mines been open alot longer than 28days, shes absolutly fine.

I’ve literally just told my partner about this as we’ve been doing the same thing. Baby is fine x

Ahh we’ve used tons of infacol and never even thought there might be a date on it 🤣 I’m sure she’ll be fine - it’s not like it’s a year out of date or anything extreme

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