Baby formula recipe: 60 photos
The recipe for my moms formula, found in her
Homemade baby formula recipes could harm infants
Pediatricians warn against unsafe formula alternatives amid shortage -
FAQ
When tap water is safe to use, it can be mixed with powdered infant formula. Boil the water and then wait about 5 minutes before mixing with powdered infant formula. After mixing, the formula will be too hot to feed your baby, so it's important to wait for the formula to cool first so you don't burn your baby's mouth.
The most commonly used infant formulas contain purified cow's milk whey and casein as a protein source, a blend of vegetable oils as a fat source, lactose as a carbohydrate source, a vitamin-mineral mix, and other ingredients depending on the manufacturer.
Homemade formula may not be safe or meet your baby's nutritional needs. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) reports that some babies fed homemade formula have been hospitalized for hypocalcemia (low calcium), for example.
A common one was canned evaporated milk, Karo corn syrup, and water. Obviously, it was not ideal, but millions of Baby Boomers were bottle fed with it and lived to tell the tale. Moms were also instructed to introduce cereals and purees quite early.
Try it!
- Select a cell.
- Type the equal sign =.
- Type or select a cell, or type in a function, like SUM.
- Enter an operator, like minus -, or select the cells or range that are part of the function.
- Press Enter for the result. The result shows in the cell, but you can always see the formula in the Formula bar.