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11-29-2012 at 12:37 PM
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Other than flour  is there anything that can be mixed with powdered baby formula to be able to "stretch" the can? We've been using flour but it makes the formula too thick and it's hard for anything to come out of the nipple. I would move to the next nipple stage but the flow would be too fast for LO to keep up. I've heard of using cornstarch since it is thinner but haven't been able to find much info on it. Do any of you use it? Not sure if it matters but we use similac.
 
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11-29-2012 at 1:07 PM
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You shouldn't dilute your formula with anything, even flour. Please stop depriving your child of nutrients and buy another can of formula.
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11-29-2012 at 1:11 PM
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I have NEVER heard of adding anything to make formula last longer. I would think that wouldn't be beneficial to the baby at all. If you are really concerned with the cost of formula, try a store brand version, it's the same as name brand and usually significantly cheaper.
 
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11-29-2012 at 1:20 PM
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You can get Parents Choice (Walmart) or Up and Up (Target) versions of the Similac for much cheaper.  I would go with one of those.  I have never heard of mixing formula with anything to stretch the can.  That doesn't sound safe/healthy for the baby.
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11-29-2012 at 1:20 PM
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mabenner1:
You shouldn't dilute your formula with anything, even flour. Please stop depriving your child of nutrients and buy another can of formula.

uh, this.....I also can't imagine that is very good for your childs stomach! Poor thing...give that baby the nutrients he/she deserves! Like PP said, switch to the store brand formula if that saves you some money....

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11-29-2012 at 1:23 PM
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I hope this is MUD.
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11-29-2012 at 1:28 PM
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Megroons:

mabenner1:
You shouldn't dilute your formula with anything, even flour. Please stop depriving your child of nutrients and buy another can of formula.

uh, this.....I also can't imagine that is very good for your childs stomach! Poor thing...give that baby the nutrients he/she deserves! Like PP said, switch to the store brand formula if that saves you some money....

Sorry...just had to say, your LO is adorable! 
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11-29-2012 at 1:31 PM
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I've never heard of mixing anything I and I would be careful...you don't know what type of allergies your LO may have....I would not be adding flour. Plus I wouldn't eat raw flour anyway.....
 
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11-29-2012 at 1:33 PM
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WTAF?  If you're doing this because you can't afford the formula, my heart goes out to you but you need to find another way to take care of this child.  Like someone else mentioned, use store brands.  Look into aid of some kind, like WIC.  Your baby's system is very fragile.  You can't be screwing around with what s/he is eating.
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11-29-2012 at 1:49 PM
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Megroons:

mabenner1:
You shouldn't dilute your formula with anything, even flour. Please stop depriving your child of nutrients and buy another can of formula.

uh, this.....I also can't imagine that is very good for your childs stomach! Poor thing...give that baby the nutrients he/she deserves! Like PP said, switch to the store brand formula if that saves you some money....

Sorry...just had to say, your LO is adorable! 

aw, thank you! Yours is adorable too Big Smile I love the face and the fact that someone is NOT enjoying getting their picture taken lol. Those are my favorite pictures!

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11-29-2012 at 2:08 PM
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Megroons:
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Megroons:

mabenner1:
You shouldn't dilute your formula with anything, even flour. Please stop depriving your child of nutrients and buy another can of formula.

uh, this.....I also can't imagine that is very good for your childs stomach! Poor thing...give that baby the nutrients he/she deserves! Like PP said, switch to the store brand formula if that saves you some money....

Sorry...just had to say, your LO is adorable! 

aw, thank you! Yours is adorable too Big Smile I love the face and the fact that someone is NOT enjoying getting their picture taken lol. Those are my favorite pictures!

Thank you! She was not happy at all.  About two minutes after that picture she was falling asleep. 
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11-29-2012 at 2:17 PM
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Please look into some sort of assistance to help you provide safe nutrition for your baby. This is not safe practice, please do not continue this behavior. I hope this is MUD, but in the event that this is a legitimate question...look into WIC, SNAP etc...email the formula company and they will send you formula checks, or purchase store brand versions of your formula. Do not cut it with anything, and likewise do not water it down either, I've heard of people doing this and it is very unsafe. 

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11-29-2012 at 4:14 PM
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Join WIC, buy generic and stop being a moron. Flour and water makes GLUE.

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This is really sad.  Please get assistance.  Hopefully this is just MUD.
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11-29-2012 at 4:38 PM
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Sadly, I don't think this is MUD. Store brand formula is significantly cheaper, and depending on your LO's consumption, could cost you less than $20 per week to give your child the nutrition it needs and deserves. If you can't afford this, please get assistance.
 
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11-29-2012 at 4:39 PM
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This makes me want to cry. Please, oh please, oh please be MUD!
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Mix it with cocaine.  That way you & baby can be high together.  Also the can will last a long time...or is it the drugs?  I can never seem to remember...
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IslandMommy81:

Mix it with cocaine.  That way you & baby can be high together.  Also the can will last a long time...or is it the drugs?  I can never seem to remember...

Rude. I really don't even think this is MUD. 
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11-29-2012 at 4:57 PM
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auroraloo:
Join WIC, buy generic and stop being a moron. Flour and water makes GLUE.

this and in the meantime get to a food bank! Great way to make your child sick btw! 
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11-29-2012 at 5:42 PM
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Wow some of you were very rude! I simply asked a question. It's not that we can't afford formula so I don't need welfare or any other help. We only use powdered formula at night and before naps, otherwise we use the liquid kind. The reason for mixing is it makes it more filling and its supposed to help her sleep longer. Since we only use powder formula for that I just wanted to know if there was anything else I could mix with it so the can lasts longer.
 
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11-29-2012 at 5:52 PM
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How old is your LO exactly? I'm pretty sure you can only "thicken feeds" for the purpose of decreasing reflux symptoms with rice cereal. But I'm not sure what age you can start adding that. It's not to make the can last longer though... Call your pediatrician in the morning and ask this question. I'm confidant he or she will be very clear about what you can and can not do in terms of feeding options.
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11-29-2012 at 5:57 PM
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lexiheartschris:
Wow some of you were very rude! I simply asked a question. It's not that we can't afford formula so I don't need welfare or any other help. We only use powdered formula at night and before naps, otherwise we use the liquid kind. The reason for mixing is it makes it more filling and its supposed to help her sleep longer. Since we only use powder formula for that I just wanted to know if there was anything else I could mix with it so the can lasts longer.


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lexiheartschris:
Wow some of you were very rude! I simply asked a question. It's not that we can't afford formula so I don't need welfare or any other help. We only use powdered formula at night and before naps, otherwise we use the liquid kind. The reason for mixing is it makes it more filling and its supposed to help her sleep longer. Since we only use powder formula for that I just wanted to know if there was anything else I could mix with it so the can lasts longer.
Please, just stop.

huh? stop what?

 
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lexiheartschris:

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lexiheartschris:
Wow some of you were very rude! I simply asked a question. It's not that we can't afford formula so I don't need welfare or any other help. We only use powdered formula at night and before naps, otherwise we use the liquid kind. The reason for mixing is it makes it more filling and its supposed to help her sleep longer. Since we only use powder formula for that I just wanted to know if there was anything else I could mix with it so the can lasts longer.
Please, just stop.

huh? stop what?

Here's how it works: you mix the formula according to the can. Period. You don't add crap. Then you feed the baby when they are hungry. Even in the middle of the night. Babies don't sleep through the night. They don't need more filling food. They need breastmilk or correctly mixed formula. If they get hungry, they'll wake up, cry and you'll feed them again. You don't feed your child flour water b/c you want to sleep. 

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How old is your LO exactly? I'm pretty sure you can only "thicken feeds" for the purpose of decreasing reflux symptoms with rice cereal. But I'm not sure what age you can start adding that. It's not to make the can last longer though... Call your pediatrician in the morning and ask this question. I'm confidant he or she will be very clear about what you can and can not do in terms of feeding options.

She is 4 weeks old. She doesn't need a gastric bypass!!

 
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11-29-2012 at 6:13 PM
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kristyandruss:
How old is your LO exactly? I'm pretty sure you can only "thicken feeds" for the purpose of decreasing reflux symptoms with rice cereal. But I'm not sure what age you can start adding that. It's not to make the can last longer though... Call your pediatrician in the morning and ask this question. I'm confidant he or she will be very clear about what you can and can not do in terms of feeding options.

She is 4 weeks old. She doesn't need a gastric bypass!!

You are ridiculous. Call your pediatrician if you aren't making this *** up. The end.
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lexiheartschris:

kristyandruss:
How old is your LO exactly? I'm pretty sure you can only "thicken feeds" for the purpose of decreasing reflux symptoms with rice cereal. But I'm not sure what age you can start adding that. It's not to make the can last longer though... Call your pediatrician in the morning and ask this question. I'm confidant he or she will be very clear about what you can and can not do in terms of feeding options.

She is 4 weeks old. She doesn't need a gastric bypass!!

SHE'S NOT LIKELY TO SLEEP THROUGH THE NIGHT EITHER!!!

Being able to afford to feed her formula but choosing your own needs (sleep) at 4 weeks is even worse. Stop cutting your kids food with things her digestive system cant handle. 

Now I think it's mud.


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Whatthemuthafuck OP... You are a goddamn buffoon.... If you are actually serious... First, you are alarmingly undereducated on feeding your baby... Second... Call your pedi... Third... Do not feed your kid homemade glue.

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Its not my needs everyone in the house is distrupted, my mil did the same with dh and he is fine btw. I see my question is not going to be answered. This is like talking to a brick wall, this conversation is over, thanks.
 
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Its not my needs everyone in the house is distrupted


Umm, yea, it's a BABY
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