How to prepare Blackmores formula number 1, 2, and 3? What is the appropriate water temperature for preparing Blackmores formula? Or how long can prepared Blackmores formula be stored? These are the most important questions that many mothers are interested in when learning how to prepare this formula. Below are some basic tips when preparing Blackmores formulas that mothers can refer to.
Why is Blackmores formula loved and chosen by many mothers?
Blackmores formula is produced using high-quality ingredients and milk sourced from grass-fed cows in the Goulburn Valley, Australia. The special blend of nutrients helps Blackmores formula complete in nutrition to meet the baby’s needs.
Besides, Blackmores formula is highly appreciated for its advantages and benefits for the baby’s health. The formula is quite suitable for the health characteristics of Vietnamese children, so it is often out of stock at many suppliers.
If mentioning the advantages and benefits of Blackmores formula, mothers cannot ignore some of the following advantages of the product:
– Nutritional composition in Blackmores formula with more than 25 essential vitamins & minerals, increasing resistance and nutrient absorption into the body.
– Blackmores formula is made from 100% grass-fed cow’s milk.
– Blackmores formula does not add sugar (sucrose) or artificial sweeteners to the product, making it very easy to drink and safe for the baby’s health.
This is a powdered milk formula that is currently chosen by many mothers for their beloved babies. However, each type of formula has a different preparation method. Therefore, DailySavingz has extremely detailed instructions for mothers on how to prepare each number of Blackmores formula for babies at different ages.
Detailed instructions on how to prepare Blackmores formula
Instructions for preparing Blackmores formula number 1 for babies from 0 – 6 months old
Preparation Steps
- Step 1: Wash your hands and all utensils before preparing.
- Step 2: Mix according to the ratio of 1 scoop of powder with 60ml of water (boiled water cooled to about 70 degrees Celsius).
- Step 3: Shake the bottle well until the formula is completely dissolved. Then, cool the bottle by placing it under cool running water until the milk temperature drops to body temperature, then feed the baby.
Recommended dosage by age:
| Age (Months) | Water Amount | Scoops of Powder |
Feedings/Day |
|
0-2 weeks |
60ml | 1 scoop | 7-8 times/day |
|
2 weeks – 3 months |
120ml | 2 scoops |
6 times/day |
| 3 months – 6 months | 180ml | 3 scoops |
5 times/day |
Instructions for preparing Blackmores formula number 2 for babies from 6-12 months old
Preparation Steps
- Step 1: First, mothers also need to clean the formula preparation utensils thoroughly.
- Step 2: With Blackmores formula number 2, we still prepare the formula according to the ratio: 1 scoop of powder with 60ml of water at a temperature of about 70 degrees Celsius.
- Step 3: Cool the milk to about 37 degrees Celsius before feeding the baby.
Recommended dosage by age:
| Age | Water Amount (ml) | Scoops of Powder |
Feedings/Day |
| 6 – 12 months | 180ml | 3 scoops |
4-5 times/day |
Instructions for preparing Blackmores formula number 3 for babies over 1 year old
Preparation Steps
Mix each scoop of Blackmores formula number 3 (8.5g) with 50ml of water at about 70 degrees Celsius. Then shake in a circular motion to dissolve the formula completely.
Recommended dosage by age:
| Age | Water Amount (ml) | Scoops of Powder |
Feedings/Day |
|
> 12 months |
200ml | 4 scoops |
2-3 times/day |
What temperature water should Blackmores formula be mixed with?
For Blackmores formula, mixing with water at a temperature of about 70 degrees Celsius is appropriate. 70 degrees Celsius is the temperature recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the NHS – the UK’s health and care provider.
If you cannot accurately measure the milk temperature, you can buy additional water or milk thermometers, which are widely available on the market.
Hopefully, the above information can help mothers know how to prepare Blackmores formula with the right ratio and dosage for young children.
