If your baby may be at higher risk, consider taking these extra steps to prepare your powdered formula with hot water (at least 158°F/70°C):
Clean work surfaces such as countertops and sinks with soap and water or use a disinfectant wipe or paper towel sprayed with cleaning product.
STEP 5
STEP 1
Add the exact amount of formula listed on the container.
STEP 2
STEP 6
Wash hands with soap and water before preparing infant formula.
Put a cap on the bottle and shake to mix. Do not stir.
Cool the formula to body temperature so it will not burn your baby’s mouth. Hold the capped bottle under cool water or place it in an ice bath. Do not let the cooling water get into the bottle or on the nipple. Before feeding your baby, test the formula’s temperature by putting a few drops on your wrist. It should feel warm, not hot.
STEP 3
STEP 7
Boil water and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
STEP 8
STEP 4
Pour into a clean bottle or feeding cup.
Using and Storing Prepared Formula
2 hrs
Use prepared infant formula within 1 hour from the start of feeding and within 2 hours of preparing it.
If your baby does not finish the entire bottle of formula, throw away leftover formula.
If you do not plan to start feeding your baby with the prepared formula right away, put it in the refrigerator immediately. Use formula in the refrigerator within 24 hours.
Throw out formula if you can’t remember how long you have kept it in the refrigerator. Do not feed it to your baby.
For more information visit CDC’s Cronobacter and Infants page.
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