✔Use ready to feed formula if you are unsure about the quality of your water.
✔Once opened, use the formula within 48 hours.
✔This type of formula costs the most.
• Liquid concentrate formula needs to be mixed with equal parts ofwater.
✔Once mixed, use this formula within 48 hours.
✔This formula costs less than ready to feed.
• Powdered formula needs to be mixed with water.
✔Once mixed, use this formula within 24 hours.
✔This type of formula costs the least.
Water from your faucet is often clean enough to use unless it is supplied by a well or your house has old plumbing. Old plumbing may contain lead. Lead poisoning can cause brain damage in your baby.
If you have well water or old plumbing, have the water tested every year. You may need to use bottled water for your baby.