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You can put the bottle of formula back in the fridge if it has been in the bottle pack or cool bag for less than 2 hours. But make sure to use it within 24 hours of when it was first prepared. Throw away any prepared formula you haven't used or put back in the fridge within 2 hours.

If you prepare formula ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator. You can use pre-made formula for up to 24 hours. Open containers of ready-made formula, concentrated formula, and formula prepared from concentrate can be stored safely in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.

You don't have to warm up a bottle of formula (room temperature or even cold from the fridge is just fine). But if you do heat it gently, once you've warmed it, rewarming it isn't recommended, as bacteria thrive in warm places. And when it comes to serving a warmed-up bottle, do so within one hour.

Many parents don't realize that they only have 30 days to use a container of formula once it has been opened. All powdered formulas, regardless of brand or individual expiration dates, must be used within a month of opening!

Use prepared formula within two hours of mixing and within one hour of starting your baby's feeding. Once you've fed your baby their formula, make sure to discard any formula left over in the bottle. It's no longer safe to be consumed since it's been contaminated with your baby's saliva and can grow unsafe bacteria.

After each feeding, throw away any unused formula. Never reuse, reheat or put it in the fridge for later use. use the entire bottle of formula within 48 hours. throw out any unused formula that has been open for over 48 hours.

Bacteria from your baby's mouth can seep into the bottle, contaminate the formula, and make your baby sick if they drink it later. Also, if you've warmed a bottle, you'll need to feed it to your baby within one hour or throw it out. Don't put warmed formula back in the fridge to use later.

Most infant formulas need to be used within 1 month of opening the container (check the label). When you first open the container, write the date on the lid to help you remember. Never use formula after the ?Use By? date on the container.

Once opened, most cans of powdered baby formula should be used within one month. However, it's always best to read the product label for specifics. Parents should also adhere to each can's expiration date.

Can I Save Leftover Formula to Give to My Baby Later? No, throw away any leftover formula. Harmful bacteria can multiply since the last feeding, which could make your baby sick.