Formula Preparation

Ratio of Formula to Water 

The ratio is 1 to 1. One unpacked scoop of formula (using the scoop provided in every box of formula) to one ounce of water. The exception to the 1 scoop to 1 oz rule is Holle Goat formula and the table below contains the instructions.

Formula Preparation Instructions 

  1. Clean everything (bottle, teat and ring) in boiling water for 3 - 5 minutes
  2. Boil new clean water using the volumes in the feeding tables below. Do not use microwaved, artificially softened or repeatedly boiled water
  3.  Cool to optimal mixing temperature: 122 F / 50 C
  4.  Fill 2/3 of the bottle with the clean boiled water
  5.  Using the measuring spoon provided and according to the instructions, add the correct number of scoops - 1 scoop per 1 fluid ounce of water
  6.  Level off with the back of a clean dry knife. Do not compress the powder
  7.  Close the bottle
  8.  Shake well until dissolved (more than 15 seconds). A small foam later should disappear by itself after a short time
  9.  Add remaining water and shake lightly again until solution is evenly distributed and diluted
  10.  Hold the bottle under cold running water. Cool to drinking temperature: 98.6 F / 37 C
  11.  Always test the temperature
  12.  Ready to feed!

Can I prepare the formula without boiling the water? 

While many parents do not boil the water they are preparing the formula with, it is advised to do so as it can eliminate bacteria. 

Care Instructions 

  •  Store formula powder in a cool, dry place. Do not refrigerate
  •  Keep airtight and use within 3 weeks
  •  Do not add extra scoops of powder or mix with anything else (such as regular cow milk)
  •  If left sitting at room temperature, you should use a bottle of prepared formula within 1 hour
  •  If refrigerated, a prepared bottle of formula should be used within 2-12 hours
  •  Expiration date is indicated on each box in the European format Day/Month/Year

Feeding Chart

Age

Amount of Water

Number of unpacked Scoops

Volume when prepared

Bottles per day

Week 1

2 ounces

2

2 1/3 ounces

5 - 7

Week 2

3 ounces

3

3 1/3 ounces

5 - 7

Week 3 - 4

4 ounces

4

4 1/2 ounces

5 - 6

Month 2

5 ounces

5

5 1/2 ounces

5

Month 3 - 4

6 ounces

6

6 2/3 ounces

5

Month 5

7 ounces

7

7 2/3 ounces

5

6 Months +

5 ounces

5

5 1/2 ounces

2-3

 

6 ounces

6

6 2/3 ounces

2-3

 

7 ounces

7

8 1/3 ounces

2-3