Hipp Organic - making up...confusion

polr

Hi,

I've decided to give Hipp Organic formula (the new version) a go because my wee one is quite windy and often cries when passing it from either end.

I've been making up 2 bottles in advance when she was on Aptamil which has been fine and makes going out etc far easier. Anyway, with this new Hipp Organic I noticed one forum post somewhere that mentioned that under no circumstances should it be made up in advance but on looking at their site it says you can but store at the back of the fridge etc. I bought a packet based on the info on their site but notice on the packaging it does say not to make in advance - not as extreme a warning as the forum post but just the normal warning that's on all formula.

Just wondering if any of you use this and if you make in advance? Have you had any issues?

I'm tempted to go with what's on their site rather than a random forum post but just a little concerned that the same info about storing in the fridge isn't on the actual packet.

Thanks in advance.

hawk30

I breastfeed, but my understanding is that you shouldn't make up formula in advance. (The guidance has changed in recent years - I clearly remember my sister doing this). My friends who bottle feed use the ready made cartons when they go out.

Owl

I breastfeeding but now bottle feed. I understand that no milk should be made in advance. If I'm going out, I measure the powder out keep in a separate container, measure water into a bottle and mix as necessary... If we're home, I make the bottles as we need them...

dizziblonde

OK this is from the stupid plasticine figures on the front NHS leaflet that was being given out in March this year (ie up to date). I just happen to have the barrage of leaflets they give you on the post natal ward shoved in the back of the red book and haven't sorted them out yet.

Typing quickly as I've got to go and make a feed up for my own little monster in a second so excuse typos.

"Storing a feed

A feed should be freshly made up when it is needed to reduce the risk of infection that can make your baby ill. If you have no choice and need to store a feed, it should always be stored at the back of the fridge and for no longer than 24 hours.

Any infant fomrula left in the bottle after a feed should be thrown away.

Infant formula that has not been used ans has been kept at room temperature must be thrown away within two hours (I'm sure this one's changed relatively recently - I had one hour stuck in my mind from my eldest last year)"

I tend to make on the go, if I'm going somewhere and I know a feed's due within the next half an hour or so (like I go to a baby group that starts at the same time as my younger baby tends to want a feed), then I make it up and take it out with me to cool down en-route within the next half an hour or so. No option for cartons with the prescription stuff we're on.

The general deal with pre-making bottles is cool them as fast as possible, coldest part of the fridge (ie right at the back and NOT in the door), 24 hour maximum and you're not meant to warm 'em in the microwave (but loads of people ignore that bit) but ideally make as you need. I'll be honest and say that the major reason we DON'T is the fact that I'd have to make enough space in the fridge to GET to the back of it.

Moggins_2

For my 16 month old we eventually ended up making six bottles in advance and putting them in back of fridge then warming in microwave. Was much better than listening to him scream for a feed while it was freshly made up and had to cool down. Wish I'd done it all along we'd have got more sleep!

pukkamum

I used hipp organic for my lo and I always made up her bottles in advance with no problems whatsoever, I would cool them quickly under running water and put in the fridge.
This is always the way they do it at nurseries too.

polr

Thank you everyone. I was making up her previous milk in advance but was just concerned about Hipp. I made them up in advance over the weekend though and it's been fine - just a stressy first time mum!

silly_moo

We use Aptamil not Hipp but over the past year and a bit we have managed to work out a great (in my opinion) system for making feeds.

You may need to change proportions of cold/hot water to suit your needs but I will give you the figures here that we use.

We make 200ml feed so will need 120ml cold water, 60ml hot water and 6 scoops of formula.
1. pour 120ml cold water from the kettle into a separate container
2. boil water
3. pour 60ml freshly boiled water into the bottle and add formula
4. once formula dissolved (and all bacteria killed) add cold water
The formula should now be ready for drinking, if not keep trying to work out the right proportions of hot/cold water.

I find this works really well when we're out. If we're going out for a meal we only need to pack a bottle, a container with milk powder and cold water and ask for hot water at the restaurant/cafe. If we're going to a park etc we also pack a small thermos. I know, it's a lot of things to pack but having a baby you get used to lugging half your house with you wherever you go The main thing is you can make a fresh feed in a matter of minutes.

Sequeena

We used HIPP and made a few in advance. I stored it in the fridge and the bottles were used within half a day. Never had a problem but made fresh the majority of the time.

monkeymou

From what my MW / HV told me you should never make bottles up.
I did initially but noticed that after an hour or so the milk smelt off.

So now when I go out, I take 3 bottles with the required amount of water in and then take the milk powder in a container and make up as and when needed. You can buy containers from Home & Bargains or Boots - they have 3 separate compartments for the powder so you can measure it out before you leave the house.