Formula Preparation
Below are the general care and preparation instructions. You can also find specific preparation instructions on every product page, directly beneath the relevant product photo.
Ratio of Formula to Water
The ratio for our EU produced formula is 1 unpacked scoop of formula (using the scoop provided in every box of formula) to one ounce of water.
Sprout Infant is 1 unpacked scoop of formula to 2 oz of water. The Sprout Toddler mixing ratio is 4 scoops to 200ml (six and two thirds oz) of water.
See table below for indicative feeding chart based on age.
Formula Preparation Instructions
- Clean everything (bottle, teat and ring) in boiling water for 3 - 5 minutes
- Boil new clean water using the volumes in the feeding tables below. Do not use microwaved, artificially softened or repeatedly boiled water
- Cool to optimal mixing temperature: 122 F / 50 C
- Fill 2/3 of the bottle with the clean boiled water
- Using the measuring spoon provided and according to the instructions, add the correct number of scoops - 1 scoop per 1 fluid ounce of water
- Level off with the back of a clean dry knife. Do not compress the powder
- Close the bottle
- Shake well until dissolved (more than 15 seconds). A small foam later should disappear by itself after a short time
- Add remaining water and shake lightly again until solution is evenly distributed and diluted
- Hold the bottle under cold running water. Cool to drinking temperature: 98.6 F / 37 C
- Always test the temperature
- 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 for EU Formula (excludes Sprout)
|
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 |
Feeding Chart - Sprout Plant Based Infant Formula 0-12 months
|
Age |
Amount of Water |
Number of unpacked Scoops |
Bottles per day |
|
Birth to 2 weeks |
2 ounces |
1 |
7 - 9 |
|
2 weeks to 2 months |
4 ounces |
2 |
5 - 7 |
|
2 to 4 months |
6 ounces |
3 |
4 - 5 |
|
4 to 6 months |
6 ounces |
3 |
5 - 7 |
|
6 to 9 months |
6 ounces |
3 |
4 - 5 |
|
9 to 12 months |
8 ounces |
4 |
3 - 4 |
Feeding Chart - Sprout Plant Based Toddler Formula 12 months+
|
Age |
Amount of Water |
Number of unpacked Scoops |
Bottles per day |
|
12 + months |
200 ml (6.67 oz) |
4 |
1 - 2 |
