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Brandon Flat Surf wrote: »We used this method for a few weeks thinking it was ok until the phn advised us againt it
After that we used to make up the bottles in a batch once a day and take from the fridge and heat as we needed them (this is also not recommended but it worked ok for us)
The new recommendation from the hse is that every botlle of formula be prepared fresh. Which means if you're using and electric or steam steriliser, you have to sterilise each bottle as and when you need it, along with boil the kettle and allow it to cool 5-6 times a day.
Making bottles is the only thing I absolutely HATED doing that's why I want the prep machine
That's mad you now have to prepare each bottle fresh! Last year guidelines said it was ok to make them together and keep in fridge for 24hrs... Such hassle! Tell me, on the steriliser (well the one that we have anyway-tommee tippee) it says one sterilised the empty bottles remain sterile for 24 hours if untouched. Could you not just sterilise say 6 bottles and take each one out during the day as they are needed?0 -
Brandon Flat Surf wrote: »We used this method for a few weeks thinking it was ok until the phn advised us againt it After that we used to make up the bottles in a batch once a day and take from the fridge and heat as we needed them (this is also not recommended but it worked ok for us)
The new recommendation from the hse is that every botlle of formula be prepared fresh. Which means if you're using and electric or steam steriliser, you have to sterilise each bottle as and when you need it, along with boil the kettle and allow it to cool 5-6 times a day.
Making bottles is the only thing I absolutely HATED doing that's why I want the prep machine
This is what we were told too by the nurses. We never made them in batches and made them up one at a time :eek: I have these sterilising microwave bags that are soooo handy you get 20 goes out of each bag. I got a box of 3 for €1 in woodies reduced to clear. 1 bottle takes 3 mins in microwave, I used then for hols are were amazing!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Munchkin-051246-Microwave-Steriliser-Bags/dp/B006MB1SA20 -
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Ok so no bottle makers in Drogheda Tesco extra, but I picked up the pampers size 2 on the bogof offer, however for some reason it took an extra 4.98 off the total, so got two large bags of nappies for €8.01,not sure if it's supposed to be like that or in all stores?
Lashes that great, you should go in and stick up on more size 2s! They are essential packs though not large packs. 0 -
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As I said it wasn't best practise when I had my last child. Amazed at the change in guidelines, never said I would endanger my child. There was no mention anywhere of bacteria in formula then. How many times have the guidelines changed on the best sleeping position for babies? That is the simple point I am trying to make. Someone in two years time could be saying something very different. Amazed that they are allowed to sell something for babies that could harm them if you don't cool the water for no more than 30 minutes. Very specific best practise. I wonder how many people time it!
I always timed it. I'm taking a guess that most people do in the last couple years. Guidelines are always changing
. Just like most people won't put their babies sleeping on their tummies these days as it corresponds with a higher SIDS rate... If this was known years ago people obviously would've taken note also. Anyways, I won't say anymore as I'm derailing thread 0 -
As I said it wasn't best practise when I had my last child. Amazed at the change in guidelines, never said I would endanger my child. There was no mention anywhere of bacteria in formula then. How many times have the guidelines changed on the best sleeping position for babies? That is the simple point I am trying to make. Someone in two years time could be saying something very different. Amazed that they are allowed to sell something for babies that could harm them if you don't cool the water for no more than 30 minutes. Very specific best practise. I wonder how many people time it!
Fall it is written in the box of every formula box "because powdered milks are not sterile, failure to follow instructions, may make your baby ill". It is written in red on aptimal not sure what colour on other brands. You can do whatever you want and if you go to holles street they will give you a booklet and in it it will have instructions on how to make a bottle but back to the topic the machine is a bargain 0 -
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Fall it is written in the box of every formula box "because powdered milks are not sterile, failure to follow instructions, may make your baby ill". It is written in red on aptimal not sure what colour on other brands. You can do whatever you want and if you go to holles street they will give you a booklet and in it it will have instructions on how to make a bottle but back to the topic the machine is a bargain
Millem I have already responded to Sligo on this. I said it was a number of years ago when I had my child and it was common practise to add formula to already cooled bottles. My public health nurse was the one who told me how to make bottles at the time. I am also aware that I can do whatever I want. I don't need you to tell me that. I have never and will never do anything to endanger my child. I do not wish to continue this as it is derailing the thread so please do not direct any more posts directly at me. Thank you.0 -
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There is some reason why the stage 1 stuff is never on special offer unfortunately. They can't advertise them either, you'd only ever see ads for follow on milk. Probably because the powers that be can't be seen not to promote breastfeeding or something.
However if memory serves aptamil is the more expensive one, and SMA the cheapest? I used aptamil when I switched from breast as they said it was closest to breast milk but sure I'd say there's no difference between them really.
Yes aptamil is the most expensive I think cow and gate is the cheapest now as sma changed their packaging and increased the price if you need hipp organic hungry milk http://www.buyersclub.ie/Browse-Shop/Baby-Child/hipp-organic-combiotic-hungry-infant-milk-2-from-birth-onwards-800g that is the cheapest place (it is €10.49 in shops) They were doing 25% off last week and discounts work on the milk for some reason. 0 -
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Chattastrope can you empty it in stages? By cutting bag and tiring a knot? Like tommee tippee one?
Yeah I think that's how it works, the bag is like a big long tube so you just cut it and tie it off whenever it's getting full .... to be honest, that's my boyfriend's job, I've never once actually done it!
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Chattastrophe! wrote: »Yeah I think that's how it works, the bag is like a big long tube so you just cut it and tie it off whenever it's getting full .... to be honest, that's my boyfriend's job, I've never once actually done it!
I thought so! I think they are brill ! I wouldn't use it all the time as during the day I would just put them into wheelybin (I live in a house). If you did this your cassette would last longer. If I was in an apt I would just use it girl every nappy. That is a good deal because you get the cassettes for €11 which are cheaper than on amazon 0 -
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