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Accidentally drinking old formula can increase the risk of foodborne illness but it's rare for babies to become ill. If your baby does have severe vomiting, diarrhea, or fever, she should see a doctor immediately.

You've heated the milk: Warm environments harbor bacteria, so it's essential that you use prepared infant formula within one hour from when feeding begins. It has been more than 24 hours since preparation: It's always best to make bottles right before you feed them to your baby.

If your baby starts a bottle but doesn't finish it within an hour, throw the leftover formula away. Bacteria from your baby's mouth can seep into the bottle, contaminate the formula, and make your baby sick if they drink it later.

Prepared room temperature formula can stay out for two hours, but if you've started to serve it to your baby, it has to be used within one hour. Bottles not given to your infant should be stored ASAP in the fridge and are good for 24 hours.

Donate your unused formula. Donate your unused formula via a Facebook Group, the Free Formula Exchange Website or to your local food bank or United Way.

Prepared infant formula can spoil if it is left out at room temperature. Use prepared infant formula within 2 hours of preparation and within one hour from when feeding begins. If you do not start to use the prepared infant formula within 2 hours, immediately store the bottle in the fridge and use it within 24 hours.

You may have wondered how long a bottle of formula can stay out or last at room temperature. It actually is not a good idea to have formula sit out at room temperature for an extended period of time once it's been made. Use prepared formula within two hours of mixing and within one hour of starting your baby's feeding.