Instructions for Preparing Similac Advance from Powder 27 Calorie Per Ounce

2009 April 20

At the moment my daughter has to drink a higher calorie counted formula in order for her to gain weight. It’s not the most difficult formula to make nor is it the easiest for those who don’t have instructions on how to do it. I currently only have instructions for preparing Similac Advance formula hopefully within a week I’ll have instructions on how to prepare it for enfamel. Here is how to Prepare a Similac Advance from Power to the 27 calorie count.

How to prepare forumla:
1. Boil Water for 5 minutes, and then cool.
2. Mix together:

  • 5 1/2 ounces of sterile water
  • 4 unpacked level scoops of Similac Advance powder (use the scoop in the formula can)

How to prepare a batch:
1. Boil water for 5 minutes, then cool.
2. Mix together:

  • 1 unpacked level measuring cup of Similac Advance powder
  • 17 ounces of sterile water

Storage and warming guidelines:

  • Use prepared formula or store in the refrigerator. Use within 24 hours.
  • Place the bottle in a bowl of warm tap water for a maximum of 15 minutes in order to warm formula. Do not boil or warm in microwave.
  • After feeding begins, feed within 1 hour or discard. Do not refrigerate for later feedings.

I hope you all find this as useful as I did.

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2 Responses leave one →
  1. April 25, 2009

    Keep writing your updates.

    Your ability to step up and accept your new responsibilities is admirable. Keep posting. There are many other young men in the same position, and not many resources like your blog. I think this will be a lifeline for them.

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    April 29, 2009

    Thank you for the kind words.

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