I’m currently switching over from breastfeeding to formula and I’m debating getting a prep machine.
I’m using Kendamil which is measured in ml, and the prep machines water is in oz which is slightly different to ml. Has anyone had any issues with this or does it not affect the baby?
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It means you'll be giving less water which can lead to constipation and other issues
The prep machine isn't recommended
We just boil the kettle and use the Nuby rapid cool x

I second the kettle and rapid cool x

We never used a prep machine. EFF from 4 months Never had an issue with just doing boiled water and using nubi rapid cool.
I also read if not cleaned properly they can harbor bacteria

Made my boy violently sick. Water comes out way too cold.
Kettle and rapid cool all the way x

The prep machine put my son in hospital at a few weeks old, the hot shot is suppose to be 70 degrees and ours was 45/50 degrees, he was in hospital for 2 weeks, covered in wires & so poorly! Would 100% for the rapid cool & kettle method. It is not worth the risk of your baby being poorly!!

Hi, we got a prep machine and tested it several times and the water never got above 50 degrees, it needs to be 70 for making formula, so we ditched the prep machine. I’d recommend testing the temp. I’ve heard as above that the kettle and rapid cool work.
We use a thermos flask of boiled water that keeps the temp above 70 for several hours, we ‘hot shot’ the formula with about 80 mil and then mix with 40 mil boiled water that has been kept in the fridge to bring the temp down.