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baby formula? hey all was just wanting some suggestions on the best baby formula to buy what did u buy?what makes it good or diffrent from buying other brands?

WI MOM replied: "Breast milk is best and is super affordable."

PIXXIE replied: "Breast milk best for your baby.....convenient, cost efficient, and nothing to prepare"

Chandra H replied: "Enfamil lipil with Iron, that's what I am using on my 7 moth old because it has DHA and ARA that helps with brain and eye development it is find in breast milk"

do you know me? replied: "Enfamil Iron with DHA and ARA it's the most recognized and has a good rep it aslo includes ingredients that boost brain power ut remember if u can breast is best"

Brandi D replied: "my kids both took best to parents choice (available only at wal-mart) it is the equivalent of enfamil but less than half the price its available in all types (regular, iron, dha etc) on my own experience I tried several brands and my kids like this best as did I for the price. Good start I found makes baby stink and I dont just mean the poop."

Ashley K replied: "Breastmilk is best. But if you can't look for one with many proteins and vitamins!"

gspmommy replied: "My doctors recommended Nestle Good Start DHA/ARA because it has milk proteins that are more easily digested. After I finished nursing though, I found that my daughter could not tolerate regular formulas because of allergies so she had to have Nutramigen. I'm not going to lecture you about breastfeeding."

supermom replied: "breast milk is definitely best and cheapest. After 3months I began using soymilk in a powder. Powder was cheapest and easily mixed. The soy was easiest on babies stomach if you are worried about milk allergies."

Sher replied: "The very best thing you can do for your baby is to breastfeed. Breast milk is the healthiest. The feeding also supports the bonding process for you and baby. It is inexpensive, and you can do it anywhere as long as you are discreet. I don't think there is a big difference among the formulas, but that is a good question for a pediatrician."

UKNOUCIT replied: "BREASTMILK OR ISOMIL (SOY MILK)"

CR replied: "Similac Advance with Iron helps colic babies... try it !"

tarah1980 replied: "i've also used parent choice the wal-mart brand with my second, and much more fussy baby. seemed to take to it nicely"

Rochaun J replied: "Let me answer your question because I'm sure you were asking for the best formula not breast is best yada yada yada... I've used enfamil and similac and also isomil.. i like isomil and it's becoming more popular among people. It sits better in my daughter stomach then just the regular similac. similac i prefer it's a stronger quality."

beerbohms replied: "I had a preemie, so she was started on Similac NeoSure at the hospital. It's a specialized formula for premature infants and has added fat and calories. At six months, per my daughter's pediatrician's recommendation, we switched to Similac. My daughter couldn't easily digest it and spit up quite a bit. From there until about 11 months, we switched to Nestle' Good Start DHA & ARA. It's ground up extra fine for babies to digest and the DHA and ARA help aid in brain and eye development."

Danielle replied: "The best thing u can do for yourself and your baby is breastfeed! But I have heard that Enfamil Lipil Gentlelease is good, its already half way broken down so its easy for baby to digest"

Shelly F replied: "Breast is Best nutritionally and financially, oh yeah, and conveniently."

momma replied: "at the hospital they use the one with A+ in the name i never used it so i don't know but from what i hear it hard on the baby to keep changing so maybe stick with that?"

Rosey55 D replied: "I would wait until you have the baby before you buy any formula. I had a hard time trying to find a good formula for my son. I think the best non organic formula is Nestle Good Start. My son just did well on it."

earthen_gnome replied: "why do people answer questions like this with breastmilk is best when that is not the question? My son had nestle while at the hospital as that is what they use. After we left the hospital he had Enfamil A+ but only 1 can as it cost more than I could afford on a tight budget, after that we noly bought parent's choice at no more than $15/900ml can of powder. I went through 4-5 cans a month and if I had of stayed with the Enfamil it was nearly $30/can of the same size. They all have to pass the same standards and regulations, my son stayed happy and healthy so it was the right choice of formula for him health wise and for us budget wise. I plan on using it again if I can breastfeed our second child we hope to conceive soon. The best is what is best for your child in your situation. If you have the money go ahead and buy the most expensive formula out there, there isn't a whole lot of difference between the brands. With iron, no matter the brand, is usually best unless your baby can't tollerate the iron, it can cause constipation. They not have low iron formula out too. Iron is important but if your baby can't handle the dose in regular with iron formulas try a low dose of the same brand before changing brands. Also I was always told to tell your doctor if you switch formula brands incase something happens."

What baby formula is the highest quality and best tasting on the market. Are organic formulas better? I am looking for what could be considered the "best" baby formula. The best meaning the best for the baby including ingredients, recipe, quality, and taste. Also are organic formulas that claim to not contain growth hormones, steroids, antibiotics etc actually worth it. Your opinions are appreciated. Thanks

ruthiecrue2 replied: "Most baby formulas are pretty much the same. The government sets high standards for them. The generic is just as good as the name brand. Some have added stuff like DRA or whatever but you will pay for it in the price. As for taste.....Who tastes it?? Babies can't tell you how it tastes!"

Heather Y replied: "Everything on the market has to meet FDA standards, even generic has DHA and ARA. I personally think its all pretty much the same stuff, at least it is when you compare nutrition labels. Mostly what you're paying for with the name brand stuff is all the marketing and "freebies" they give away. Can't help you with the taste, but some brands do smell better than others (to me Similac w/iron smells the best). Organic was never worth it to me."

wcampanile replied: "I have six children, I have tried everything! The best formula from my vast experience is made by Similac but it's soy based ISOMIL with iron. Definitely proven by all my children and my brothers daughter(who had major reflux issues) to eliminate colick. (sp?) It was smooth switch when breastfeeding didn't work out too. Good Luck"

Loudmouth replied: "The best quality normally comes with the highest price, they all taste like s**t ...if you are paying for it on your on , find out what your baby can digest, some babies have more trouble with different brands,and ingredients.. If you go with organic it may be OK ....if the government is paying for it ,I doubt you will get the organic... Of course who knows for a fact organic is all natural ?? Oh yes the manufacturer ,and the FDA says so."

Sherrie D replied: "When my first was born he was premature and they told me that if I were to put him on formula to use Similac Advance with DHA and ARA that is was the best nutrients for him and digested easily. I would talk with your pediatrician before you decide on any and they can suggest the right formula for your baby."

KDB replied: "I think Enfamil is good. Generic brands do have all the same ingredients as name brands but there is a difference. And formula does taste bad. I haven't really had experience with a lot of different brands but my pediatrician said they were all the same like colgate verses crest. Organics don't know. Just wanted to give my two sense about generic and name brand. Generics: the powder is clumpy, they leave a oily residue and they are yellow in color when mixed. Brand name: the powder is very fine and when they are mixed the color is white. No oily residue. I wouldn't buy generic again...."

How long is the shelf life of baby formula? Does anyone know how long an unopened can of baby formula is good for? Just a general question - a friend wants to know.

versantly replied: "read the expiration date."

GrowingMama replied: "The can should be marked, but I'd guess the dates are about a year from origination."

Umm Selma replied: "All formulas have an expiration date on them. From what I noticed, it was a few years. But, once it is opened the shelf life is very short. Also you can read the label for that one."

shortysml replied: "I think if the can has been opened and you keep the lid sealed then I believe it's good for a month."

beachcutie03 replied: "The exp. should be on the can somewhere. It's quite a while I know that much."

Santos A replied: "30 days from when opened"

Claudia-Elena's Mommy replied: "All cans have an expiration date. If in doubt either toss it or see if there's a phone number along with a batch number and call the manufacturer. Good luck!"

kk arr replied: "25 days from when opened"

What baby formula is better and why? enfamil, good start or simalac advanced? I am trying to figure out which baby formula is better for my baby, because every one has WIC and is on good start, I wanna know what u think and why?

bReAsTfEeDiNg~MomMa~ replied: "WELL BREAST MILK IS THE BEST AND DOESNT COST A PENNY DONT KNOW WAT FORMULA IS BEST MY BABY IS 7MO AND HAS NEVER BEEN ON FORMULA SO CANT HELP U THERE!!! I THINK ALL FORMULA IS BAD AND NASTY BREAST MILK IS THE BEST"

HeySakie replied: "the only better formula is FREE formula... if you can get WIC do it.. it will help you soooo much.. I spend over a hundred a month on formula.. which that can go toward my son clothes,diaper and foods if I were qualify for WIC."

dolphin3307404 replied: "I was unable to pump enough breast milk, so I had to supplement, and my 1 month old son's doctor said to use the formula closest to breastmilk, which he said is Similac Advanced. My son took it very well, and actually very seldom spits it up. He is now exclusively on Similac. Just do not mix different brands. It may upset your little one's tummy."

MiMi ♥ replied: "From my experience I think Enfamil is the best. My daughter did NOT like similac or good start. Lots of gas. She loves Enfamil. It has more of what breast milk has in it and vitamens that are good for your babies brain and eye development. You can compare them at the store and see this on the label. WIC offers enfaimel lipil for free. That is the BEST formula. Everyone says breastmilk is better for your baby. Now I agree if you can breastfeed do so but I have had to give my daughter a vitamen supplement because she did not drink formula at first. And formula has certain vitamens that breastmilk does not. Also the best thing about breastmilk and breastfeeding is the baby does not get any air intake as with bottles. Good luck"

April replied: "I think it depends on your baby. My daughter is on Similac Advance and has done wonderfully on it. She is growing like a little weed, has a small amount of gas only occasionally, and rarely spits up. With my son, I tried several formulas and he spit up TONS with all of them, switched to soy per doc's advice, didn't help. I have friend's with kids and everyone has their own opinion. I think you pretty much just have to try one and hope it works for your baby and if it doesn't talk to your doctor about the best way to switch formula while causing the least amount of discomfort to your baby"

Aly's momma replied: "I like similac, the enfimil when shaken gets really bubbly. Plus my daughter spit up constantly on it versus the similac. You may just need to try both and see which you like better."

How to pick what baby formula to use? There are so many baby formulas out there. I'm pregnant with my firstborn. How do you choose a formula or does the hospital do it for you? Also, I see that there are tons of generic formulas, such as Walmart Brand or CVS Brand, do you think those are really the same?

"Obber" replied: "Choose the cheapest or the one that least outrages the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes. Generic is fine. Avoid DHA; it hasn't been adequately tested, and some testing has shown negative outcomes. The hospital will offer you whatever formula comes from the company that has paid them the most money to use it. Why on earth would you plan to use that stuff, though?"

Kat replied: "When we were in the hospital and made the choice to formula feed our son the nurse went through the different brands with us and suggested some of the generic brands that were best. I'd just talk to your doctor and see what he suggests! They'll know all about the different brands supplied in your area!"

macie's mommy replied: "Congratulations on your new baby....I chose Nestlee Good Start...it had all the nutrients and it was easy on baby....If you choose to formula feed the hospital will probably give you similac...if your baby likes it then stick with it...it's not good to change formulas once baby has already taken to one kind...I'm not sure about the generic brands...I would stick with the more popular brands that have been studied ... most of those brands are very similar to breast milk excluding some nutrients...good luck!!"

doxie replied: "Hospitals don't 'pick' the formula - they use a standard one, which is typically Similac (as was my experience). Similac is quite expensive and we ended up switching to Parent's Choice, which if you look at the labels, have the exact same ingredients. When our daughter became a little cholicy, we switched to the Parent's Choice gentle brand. Again, the exact same ingredients as the more expensive brands - and literally $10 cheaper. Remember in most cases, you're paying for the name. Sometimes, however, it's trial and error. My sister-in-law's baby could only take Similac for some reason... Try the Store brands when you get home from the hospital & if your baby has no reaction, then you know. Good luck & congrats on your pregnancy...what an exciting adventure you're about to embark upon!!"

charmaxnojo replied: "My hospital gave Enfamil as their formula so that is what I started to use. I switched to my grocery store brand shortly after because it has the exact same ingredients in the same quantities as Enfamil and is $12-$14 cheaper. My OBGYN actually told me that as long as the baby doesn't have any digestive problems, you can switch to whatever formula is on sale. I never did that but she said she did it with all of her kids. If you aren't comfortable using store brands, sign up at the formula websites and they will send you coupons for the different brands. "

B'sMomma replied: "The regular enfamil is great for most babies. Yes, you can use the generic. One of my friends used the parent's choice brand. If your baby seems to have trouble digesting it, start trying others - not too quickly - ask your dr. I breastfed for the 1st 2mo. When I began switching to formula, my son was having trouble with the regular enfamil, so WIC suggested I try enfamil gentlease - worked great. Switched to milk when he turned 1. Feel free to e-mail me if you have questions."

Tati replied: "well i started with similac cus that was what the hospital gave us, but then i noticed my son kept having bad diaper rashes, a friend said that the formula may cause that so i switch to the walmart brand and his butt cleared up so i actually think walmart brand is better than similac, least it was for my son... only problem is we now HAVE to go to walmart for formula even though we have other stores closer so we try to make sure we always have a full can on reserve"

girly replied: "Depending on the hospital they usually choose the milk for you (usually similac advance) if there are any complications such as gas or bowel problem with the milk (you will usually notice it a few weeks) talk to the pediatrician and they will tell you what to try use until you find a milk that works well with the baby. Now for instance if Similac Advance is working for your baby you can try generic brands such as parent choice they are exactly the same just different prices. My fiance works in pharmaceuticals and he makes brand named and generic drugs, he told me its a way for the companies to make money for the stupid and the smart...the stupid thinking only brand name means quality and the smart people who read labels and can tell they are the exact same product made out of the same production facilities only with different labels....I was stupid and then became smart with fatter pockets."

smiley replied: "i first tried the enfamil but it was to strong for my baby so i tried the similac and she's taking it but its a bit pricey, my friend tried the parents choice formula with her daughter and when she carried her back to the doc she was told that her daughter wasn't gaining enough weight but thats just one child it dont have to be the same wit yours"

charlene replied: "It really depends on the baby, my first one had acid reflux and my second one was allergic to everything so I'd wait till your baby gets here to see."

Stormy S replied: "Usually the Pedirtician will recommend a formula. I'd stay away from generic store brands as the quality isn't always the best."

How do I go about sending cans of baby formula to another state? I have about 20 cans of extra baby formula that I wanted to send my friend that lives about 500 miles away. I'm in Ohio and she's in Virginia. I know there are rules and regulations in regards to shipping liquids, I need to know what I need to do to get it there. A lot of people say just LIE and not tell them there's liquid in the package, but I'd hate to do that. Suggestions?? Thanks!

Maryn Bittner replied: "Canned formula is not likely to break open during shipping, so go ahead and tell them the truth. "Yes, I have liquids, in commercially prepared cans. Don't let it freeze, okay?" Small laugh. You're good to go."

itchmm replied: "I wouldn't send it. Give it to a local charity. Send your friend coupons, or money to get the formula. Your babies are special, and I know you want the best food for both. If she needs help, then suggest she go and sign up for a WIC program that should be near her:)"

What? I just read that baby formula is stolen often because it can be used to make drugs? I just read this in an answer about baby formula coupons. Anyways, this seems too weird. Is it true? I have never of heard this before.

!kyradarkmoon! replied: "i don't think it is used to Make drugs, the powder/ liqued can be switched out. I saw it done on Law and Order once. I don't know if it has any truth to it though."

so42gob4dawn replied: "Not to make them. To dilute (cut) them. And they use the canisters to smuggle the drugs apparently."

Where do i go to buy wholesale baby formula and diapers? I want to start a business of selling baby formula and diapers i am stuck, i have no idea where to buy these items on wholesale. i have been searching on the net for weeks, if anyone knows please help. thank you.

tim d replied: "probably costco or sams club."

ami replied: "sams club or costco."

shell replied: "costco or sam's club"

accord_moving replied: "start with the name brands on the side of each item and call and researchtill your head is blue you will need a retail lisense and a federal id"

Cryssie R replied: "Costco"

Amy G replied: "target"

Belle replied: "Contact Proctor & Gamble as well as Kimberly-Clarke for diapers. They make Pampers, Luvs & Huggies. Contact Ross Pediatrics, Nestle & Mead Johnson for formula. They make Similac & Isomil, Good Start & Enfamil respectively. You'll also need a federal tax id number & a retail license to sell the products. Are you wanting to sell them from home? In a small store? How much will you retail them for? How much are you going to keep in stock for either home or store location? Good luck to you!"

ashlie replied: "For the formula go to and for the diapers go to wasin.en.alibaba.com or you get the buisness going let me know, I'm always looking to save money on both!!!"

Jason C replied: "The Internet is loaded with fake “Wholesale Suppliers”. Everyone who has a couple of wooden birdhouses or glass figurines to sell wants you to think they are a real, live Wholesale Supplier. Learn to cut the middle man and make better money at"

What is the best baby formula for reducing spit up? I burp my baby after every ounce, and don't lay him down right away after feedings and he still spits up quite a bit. I currently have him on gentle ease formula.

Johnny's Mommy replied: "Similac Sensitive helped my son who had the same problem. He hardly ever spits up after we started using this."

glbenner replied: "You may have to try several formulas. Every child is different. Some have very sensitive digestive tracts and the formula may just be making it worse. The amt he spits up is also important. If it is just a small amount it is really nothing to worry about. But if it is alot he may have reflux talk to the Dr"

kinky_bi_bbw32 replied: "carnation goodstart is the best in my opinion,,,,,, but his spitting up as soon as you lay him down that may be a sign of acid reflux i would ask his dr at the next appointment acid reflux haunted my kids until they were in their toddler years."

zvezda911 replied: "My son was spitting up a lot, so I changed his bottles to Dr. Brown's and his formula to Similac Soy. The spitting up stopped almost right way. He is 7wks."

Rhiannon replied: "It also could be acid reflux. Infants can have it just like us. Not saying it is, but sometimes you don't want to rule things out. My daughter went to Gentle ease at two weeks. Currently at 4 months she is on pro sobee she was still having problems with gentle ease. Well I hope I could help a little at least. Good Luck"

Bam replied: "Enfamil Prosobee Lipil works great. I switched to this formula and started using Dr.Brown's bottles. What a huge difference this made!! I also bought a wedge for my baby's crib. This cut down on the reflux and spit up considerably. Good luck!"

Lynnae replied: "Nutramigen - it's hypallergenic. I breastfed mine, but my sisters in law used it for their babies - couldn't breastfeed and there are milk allergies in the family. One baby was miserable and not sleeping until they switched her to this and they said it was like a miracle! None of these babies spit up much with it at all - none were constipated, none had gassiness, etc... It is available through WIC (as it is expensive) if you have a doctor's prescription."

How do you manage baby formula at night? Do you keep many bottles in the room temperature at night and warm it with a bottle warmer? Or you go get cold prepared bottle from refrigerator and warm it? Is there an efficient way to do bottle feeding at night and when to go out. The reason I'm asking this because on the label says formula that baby didn't finish has to be thrown away after 1 hour. Thank's in advance for any appropriate advice.

richmond*girl replied: "I used to make up a days worth of formula each night and keep it in the fridge. Used to heat in the microwave - but be very careful doing that. Make sure you follow the manufacturers instructions and ALWAYS ALWAYS check the milk."

RN_and_mommy replied: "I would always have bottles of water ready to go with some pre-measured formula sitting next to them. When baby awoke, just mix up. Easy!"

Melissa replied: "I get the plastic divided dispensers (Munchkin makes some) and fill it with the amount of formula needed. Then I fill a bottle with the right amount of water. In the middle of the night I just have to pour and shake and it's ready in seconds. Room temp formula can go bad after an hour; it can be kept for 24-36 hours (sometimes more) in a fridge. So another option is to refrigerate it and then warm it with a warmer, but I always found that to take too long."

Kristin K replied: "Hello, when my children were babies we always got the bottles from the fridge and then warmed them up. I don't think you should keep the formula at room temp. for all that long. My husband used to go get the bottle while I changed the baby. That seemed to work for us and then you knew the formula wasn't spoiled or sour from being out. Hope this helps."

na-nee replied: "I breast fed so I didn't have to do formula at night, but I know moms who did. One idea is to use the powder formula. Have a bottle of water ready and the formula already measured out in a seperate container. All you do is mix and shake well. It will be at room temperature. If you have prepared bottles in the fridge you can microwave, without the lid on. Be careful it doesn't take very long to get hot. Or you can use the already fixed bottles of formula but these cost more."

OTOTW replied: "Those labels do say that. There is also a phone number on the label. Call them and ask why they suggest that. The person we spoke with on the phone could not give a good reason. So we tried one night to put the formula in the fridge and then warmed it and our baby was fine. Once we figured that out, we kept doing it and she has been fine since. She is now a thriving 4 year older with lots of energy and smarts. smile"

Sarita's mommy replied: "I always have boiled (cooled) water. At night I warm up the WATER - just 20 secs- then pour in the formula and voilà!"

baby_savvy replied: "Your baby might be OK drinking room temperature formula. If so, get the powdered formula. Measure the amount of formula that you need for each bottle into snack size ziplocs. Fill the bottles with the amount of water that you need. Now all you have to do in the middle of the night is tear off the corner of the ziploc, dump it in, and shake it. You cannot save the formula that your baby did not drink for longer than an hour (in or out of the fridge), so rinse it down the drain. Or, if you have enough different bottles to get you through the night, just go back to bed and wash them all in the morning. The reason for not storing used formula is because when the baby suck on the bottle, it introduces bacteria into the bottle."

klance05 replied: "The way that I do it is to buy the divided containers in the baby section at WalMart, scoop out the appropriate amount of powder into each section, leave some premeasured bottles of wate rout ont he counter, and when the baby wakes up just mix and serve. As for warming it up, you only need to do that if your baby refuses to drink formula at room temperature. There's no legit reason for fomula to be served warm, so I say save yourself a step in the middle of the night. It's also convenient for when you travel because you have everything handy and it only takes a minute or less to fix everything. You don't have to worry about spoiling any or wasting it. Hope that helps."

bdm7399 replied: "I have kept baby formula at room temperature with both my kids and they never got sick...I couldn't imagine throwing out the rest after one hour with how much it costs!"

oreo723 replied: "I would make my son's bottles to last through the night and into the morning. I would put them into the refrigerator and warm them right before he got up to eat. For some reason I would wake up right before he would get up to eat. I guess it was the mother in me. About the label, yes after you give your child the bottle throw away the formula. I also thing that you should use your instincts."

angelbaby replied: "I would wash and boil all the bottles and water for them, fill all the clean bottles with the water, put formula (I used powdered) in a few of them (enough for maybe 2 days), and leave the rest of the bottles on the counter with just water in them till I needed more. You are right, a made up bottle shouldn't be out more than an hour. I would get one from the fridge and warm it when needed."

Natalie T replied: "I would make 2 or 3 bottles and put them in the fridge when we went to sleep. At first I would boil water and sit the bottle in there but that would take so long and by the time I'd get the bottle to her she'd be wide awake and very irritated. So I would pour the already made formula into a cup and heat it up in the microwave (b/c your not supposed to put the bottle in there). That was the best way for me b/c I could have her a bottle within a minute. You could try to bottle warmer... like put one in there before you go to bed and have some extras in the fridge. Then when you wake up to feed the baby put another one in the warmer. I never used one but that would probably work just as good."

buggerhead replied: "I was given a great bottle warmer when I had my daughter. It had cooling and heating on a timer. It held three bottles. All I had to do was prepare the bottles before bed and place them in the warmer (cooler setting) then set the timer. The first bottle was ready when my daughter woke. All I had to do was set it again for the next bottle. It was a life saver!!"

phantasm_01 replied: "My youngest is now 10 years old so it has been awhile since I have done the bottle feeding thing. However what I used was powder formula so that I could make the formula as needed. For example when going out I used Playtex bottles I would put the required scoops of powder formula in each bag of the bottle. I then also carried bottled water with me in the diaper bag so as I needed to fix bottles all I had to do is add the water and shake, push out any air and start the feeding. The bottle water is already room temperature so there was no need in warming the bottle. As for night time feedings it is pretty much the same thing. I bought spring water or distilled water and when I needed to make the bottle the water is already at room temperature. So again no need to warming the bottle. If I did happen to have a cold bottle of formula from the frig, I would simply turn the water to hot and tip the bottle upside down so that the hot water could warm up the cold formula taking the chill from the bottle. I hope this helps some, I am sure things have changed and instructions to formula has changed since my youngest was a baby."

sevenofus replied: "I have been a mom for 28 years to 4 and a child care provider in my home for 20 years so I've prepared a lot of bottles. The method I have found easiest is to use powdered formula and mix it with water when you need it. Most of my daycare families bring a can of formula and bottled water which I keep at room temperature. When a bottle is needed I simply pour the needed amount of water into the bottle, microwave just the water if it needs to be warmer than room temperature, and add the measured powdered formula. After the baby has eaten his fill, I either throw out any leftovers or save for the next feeding depending on the request of the parents. Each baby is different and likes his milk at varying temperatures. Some will drink it cold from the frig and some need it pretty warm."

nataliiee1 replied: "I have a 3month old and even after we brought her home i would make her bottles up in the morning and then at night, i would see her start to stir and i would get up and go and warm a bottle and then within like 10 mins she would be up and ready to eat,,, I still do this, when she starts to stir and I know her time is up, I will go and get a bottle warmed for her,.,, When I go out I carry a bottle of water, a ziplock or a small can of formula and 2 bottles......I make her a bottle on demans this way I do not have to worry about keeping them cold and I do not have to worry about finding a place to warm then since the cold packs really make them too cold for my daughter... so when i do this the water is room temp and her belly is being filled within minutes! it works perfectly! I did try the ice pack and the cold bag and it was a pain ,,, No bottle warmers worked well for me either!! GOOD LUCK hope that helps!!"

tll replied: "When i used formula i used the powder and had a pur water filtering system on my faucet so i just turned on the hot water and waited for it to get warm and made a bottle....and yes i would always discard the left overs after so often unless i was able to get it to the fridge in time...."