Bottled milk rules

Its advised due to formula sometimes containing bacteria (as we found out recently in the news) to boil 1l of water 30 minutes before hand then pour into bottles and then add the formula. This kills any portential bacteria. When I used fornula I let it cool and put it in the fridge and reheated when needed which I know you dont want to do so, you can do the hotshot method which would make it ready then and there.

I’m really confused about the hotshot method. If you put the required amount of water already in the bottle for the milk, won’t more water change the ratio? And surely with the hotshot method it still needs to be a certain temperature to kill the bacteria, so how would I do that if I’m out all day? X

You need to add the formula to water that is a minimum of 70 degrees to kill the bacteria. Easiest way when out is to use the hot shot method with two flasks - one of hot water and one of cooled water. For example if you’re making a 7oz feed add the 7 scoops to 2oz hot water, mix, then add 5oz of cooled water.

There is a useful NHS page about how to make bottles.

https://www.nhs.uk/baby/breastfeeding-and-bottle-feeding/bottle-feeding/making-up-baby-formula/

Get yourself a Nuby RapidCool—it’s a lifesaver! I pour boiling water from the kettle (or a flask if I’m out) into the bottle first to measure the right amount. Then I pour most of that water into the Nuby, leaving a small amount in the bottle.

Next, I add the formula to the bottle and give it a quick mix while I’m using the Nuby and waiting for the light to turn green. Once it’s ready, I pour the cooled water from the Nuby back into the bottle and mix it all together.

It works perfectly every time and is super quick!