I've seen a number of reviews saying this is hard to mix into liquid to give in a bottle. Is there another simple way to administer this to the baby?
146907
I think It's easy to mix. I don't have problems. I mix with a few of water. But you can mix with milk also. To be sure that my seven years daughter drinks everything I use just few water.
146908
I had been mixing this in with pureed or mashed food for my 8 month old baby for a couple of months before I read that only liquids were recommended for mixing. I just called the company and a customer rep told me that it was no problem to mix in with food. Obviously if your baby is not eating food yet this doesn't help, but thought I'd put it out there. I also did not have any issues mixing it with breast milk when he was younger.
146909
I do have trouble mixing this into breastmilk at least, my LO is young enough that is all she eats as well so perhaps it is just the breast milk, but I thought I would give everyone an update.
146910
I don't know about other ways, but we do not have any trouble mixing it with milk.
146911
I've never had a problem with it mixing in with a bottle, that's the only way i've ever used it! It's such a small amount, and it mixes just fine when you shake the bottle
464612
There's a scoop. You might have to do a bit of arithmetic depending in the size if your bottle. Also, this stuff seems to dissolve better if you add the powder to the water instead of the other way around. Make sure you stir WELL.
542778
I use essential oils diluted with alcohol, so it's just a careful pouring situation. The opening isn't too tiny, so if you're careful it shouldn't be a problem. There are droppers and such out there that you can get also. If it's a spray bottle you're transferring from, then I'm not sure what you might do - maybe just put the opening of the travel bottle really close and just squirt it in (that might be a lot of squirting!) Can you open the spray bottle (some are sealed, some aren't...) and pour?
414304
My wife and I have only used this product with Similac. I can't imagine Gerber formula being significantly more difficult to mix. I would say try it, because it was a Godsend for us. Good luck with your new baby!
1852019
Pour water in and then add the formula. Push the button and it stirs/mixes it all for you; on top of warming it to the perfect temp...it's the quickest and easiest way to warm formula for my baby. I love it and highly recommend it!!!!! Best purchase I've made!!
1958765
I don't see why not but it might not be as effective. Some thoughts from me.....I have fed 4 babies with formula and have mixed other vitamins and such with it. Sometimes the mixture will cause a breakdown of the milk if you try to save the unused portion (not saying that the Gripe Water will do that). If your baby won't take it from the dropper which would be a normal baby behavior try just putting a dose into a bottle with 1/2 oz and feed them that before giving them the full meal. That works for me almost always w/o fail on all meds, vitamins, etc. Good luck! Colic is a tough trial.........I swear by giving a Chiropractor a shot!! May take 3 or 4 trips but the sanity for you and the relief for baby!!!!!!! :-)
421533
Honestly ... i cannot remember. She's been off the bottle for quite a while. I can tell you ... They are AMAZING. I would've NEVER believed a bottle could make such a difference in a baby. You could probably call or email the company the question. Good luck!
2126630
Yes, pretty easy. Use a small scoop like a popsicle stick or baby food spoon. I use it in a syringe and it works very well.
1656509
Formula can be used with this bottle set. The bottle is made to mimic breast feeding naturally. It is not gravity fed like most bottles. The baby must suck to express milk like the breast. It greatly helps with decreasing air while feeding. If you are going to formula feed with this bottle make sure the formula is mixed well then poured into the bottle. Good luck and enjoy.
1907619
Yeah, it should dissolve pretty easy. As long as the water doesn't get into the baby's eyes, should be ok :)
23276
Make sure you give the bottle a good shake before pouring, (it helps to keep the fluid a consistent density). If you're the only one using the bottle I'd try using the cap as a serving, (it's what I do). Just make sure you give the cap a little rinse with water after taking your daily serving to keep it from getting too sticky or gunky. I've used this stuff since it was called "Sea Silver" & have loved it. Hope you are as benefited by it as I've been.
1058506
You have to hold it for like 15-20 seconds. Kind of annoying but it will come out. Try putting it in a bottle or if nursing put it on your nipple (that's what I did).
1482122
It's very easy. Put 1oz in the bottle at a time. JBC is thick enough that you will not use all of it. It also spreads on it's own. A little goes a long way.
1549175
When you squeeze the nipple you can see if there are small holes or if you fill up the bottle and squeeze hard enough to see how strong the flow is . The small flow will give you a couple of very thin spray. Heavy flow will be almost like from sippy cup. My 11 month old refused to use heavy flow so we continue with the original small I guess it wasn't that hard for him.
1439317
Ah... Without a pointed spout, one will always get dribbles, methinks. But I have not found the bottle to be messy. Nothing that a quick swipe with a paper towel won't fix. You could always pour it into your favorite bottle with a pour spout after making the dressing. That way, you only need one of these bottles for mixing the dressing. Hey---that's a great idea!
613426
It's not the most convenient thing to carry it in the diaper bag. We drain the water out and do take it places. i think it's way more convenient than warming water to warm the bottle. We love love love it. Best purchase
2128982
You only put the dry formula in these. When you're ready to mix, you pour the powder from these into the bottle baby drinks from (which I have the premeasured water already in) and mix there. That being said, the lids on these are pretty tight - I've dropped them on our hardwood floor and the lid stayed on.