To mix your formula you simply add water to the pitcher, add the powdered formula, and assemble the pitcher top with the mixing blade attachment. Gently pumping up and down on the top handle mixes the formula perfectly. By using the unique blade and pumping motion to mix the formula this greatly reduces the amount of air and prevents foam from forming. Infants that have issues with gas will greatly benefit from this mixing technique. The Specs

they really don’t! I didn’t even know exclusive pumping was a thing until I came across this group! It literally saved my sanity during the first two weeks �� The unique design of Dr. Brown’s natural flow bottles is a lifesaver for parents of fussy babies who seem uncomfortable after eating. The internal vent system in these bottles reduces air bubbles and the slow flow nipples ensure your baby gets just the right amount of milk. Must-know details:The Dr. Brown’s Formula Mixing Pitcher is the best when it comes to mixing large amounts of formula for your little one. This pitcher comes with a uniquely designed blade the easily dissolves and mixes powered formula with no clumping and less foam than shaking a bottle. How to Use the Dr. Brown’s Pitcher

Question, if I mix up a bunch of powdered formula and pour it into bottles for her to drink over the next 12 hours, does the powder settle and I have to shake it up again? I just bought some large medela bottles! Do you use the same large medela bottle each time even though it’s a fridge temp and the milk going into it will be room temp? Dr. Brown’s narrow nipple really helped my baby to feed well. The slow-flow nipple works with the internal vent system for paced feeding. Each nipple has the same consistent flow rate, so my baby knows what to expect.” —Walmart.com review Keep in mind:Last thing is that you definitely CAN combine milk from multiple days into one pitcher. Just remember that milk is good in the fridge for about 3 days. And you have to count from the day of the earliest milk in the pitcher. So if I have milk from Monday and Tuesday in a pitcher or bottles- I need to use it all by Wednesday. If I don’t- no problem! Then I just need to freeze it on Wednesday. I'm a FTM and my son is 11 days old. From reading this sub, I just found out that making formula in big batches is possible! We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. We respect everyone’s right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expect’s Terms of Use. Easy measuring: Allows you to pour the exact amount of formula you need for each bottle (great for babies who drink an odd # of ounces or babies who have a different amount each time!).

Price: This is one of the most cost-effective baby products around, particularly with regard to cost for value.I’m putting all my pumps in there for the day (after I let them come to fridge temp in separate bottles) then the same night divide them into bags and store. Never microwave your baby’s formula. Microwaving formula can cause hot spots that can burn your baby’s mouth. To heat bottles, sit them in a container of hot water for a few minutes, run them under warm tap water, or use a bottle warmer. 3 Final tips on using a batch formula pitcher My baby always had a hard time with every bottle out there but once I gave my baby this one baby took it right away with no problems.” —Walmart.com review Keep in mind: Dr Brown’s Formula Pitcher gets The Formula Mom stamp of approval! It’s a great option for families who want the convenience of prepared formula without the cost of liquid ready-to-feed options. Here’s why Mallory loves it!

thank you! I’ve been consistently pumping 30-35 ounces a day for about a week and a half now and my little guy drinks about 25-30 each day. Hopefully switching to the fridge method will make getting a few more pumps in doable!The best part about this sippy bottle is that the straw cup and the silicone handles fit all Dr. Brown’s 8 oz bottles, so you can easily transfer the straw to clean bottles while washing the dirty ones. Must-know details: The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Learn more about our guidelines YES. And thank goodness. If your baby has already arrived, you know how tiring it is to wake up at 2:00 a.m. and make a bottle for a hungry baby. A correct formula to water ratio is so important. Over-concentrated and diluted formula can both cause major health problems for your baby.