How much milk should i take to the hospital?

[Emma1980]

I've bought the lil cartons to take to the hospital, how many do i need to put in babies bag?

 

[suzanne108]

Does your hospital deffo not provide it? I was worried about this too then found out they supply a variety with bottles xx

 

[QTPie]

Yes, normally your hospital will provide any formula that you need - check with them.

QT

 

[2bananas]

Well once the carton is open i believe you have to discard it - from what i remember. Baring in mind your bub will only be taking about 2oz at a time to start with you will end up needing quite a few if you are in a couple of days (although i think if it is used up straight into serilised bottles then this is ok for 24 hours refridgerated?? - what does it say about usage instructions after opening?

Sorry - they supplied me with ready bottles in hospital so im not 100%


have you considered these

https://www.ocado.com/webshop/produ...x-100ml-Milk-Bottles--12-x-NUK-Teats/38418011

x

 

[glong88]

Im sure they provide these at the hospital

 

[jmac]

Our hospital doesn't provide anything other than cold water steriliser. You have to take your own formula and bottles.

 

[Kota]

it completely depends on your hospital, I know mine doesn't supply ANYTHING unless it is medically required. ie/ if you're choosing to bottle/formula feed, then you have to bring it all in yourself.

Give them a call, they'll have a good/better idea of whats an appropriate amount.

 

[bexie1985]

they give u a bottle when babies born, but my hospital only has sma so i would ask if u want to use somthing differnt as u may need to take ur own? im not going to bother as im using sma. But i remember from first time round the midwives where really rude when i said i wasnt breast feeding so just be warned! xx

 

[purpledaisy2]

I took a full box in with me, you have to chuck them after an hour so you can go through quite a few.

Xx

 

[lilyd]

See if your hospital has a fridge that you can use. I think the small cartons are ok for 24 hours if they are kept in a fridge once they've been opened. If there is, I would be inclined to take enough for a couple of days. If not, I would get some of the small bottles that someone else recommended.

 

[Emma1980]

the hospital provides bottles but not milk! have already been warned!

Think if i just take 4 i'll be okay? i can always send people out for more can't i? thats about all that will fit in my bag lol

 

[Emma1980]

Well once the carton is open i believe you have to discard it - from what i remember. Baring in mind your bub will only be taking about 2oz at a time to start with you will end up needing quite a few if you are in a couple of days (although i think if it is used up straight into serilised bottles then this is ok for 24 hours refridgerated?? - what does it say about usage instructions after opening?

Sorry - they supplied me with ready bottles in hospital so im not 100%


have you considered these

https://www.ocado.com/webshop/produ...x-100ml-Milk-Bottles--12-x-NUK-Teats/38418011

x

thats the same milk ive got but in the cartons, they didnt have these in the shop or i would definitely of got them! i'll keep an eye out in other shops for them for sure

 

[purpledaisy2]

If they feed every 2/3 hours four wont last you long hun x

 

[Emma1980]

oh buggery poop! i fit 6 in and am about to check if the hospital have a fridge i can use!

 

[2bananas]

Well once the carton is open i believe you have to discard it - from what i remember. Baring in mind your bub will only be taking about 2oz at a time to start with you will end up needing quite a few if you are in a couple of days (although i think if it is used up straight into serilised bottles then this is ok for 24 hours refridgerated?? - what does it say about usage instructions after opening?

Sorry - they supplied me with ready bottles in hospital so im not 100%


have you considered these

https://www.ocado.com/webshop/produ...x-100ml-Milk-Bottles--12-x-NUK-Teats/38418011

x

thats the same milk ive got but in the cartons, they didnt have these in the shop or i would definitely of got them! i'll keep an eye out in other shops for them for sure

boots sell these hun if you have one near to you - may depend on the store tho x

 

[Emma1980]

hmmm, we have a medium sized boots, i'll check it out - does anyone know if they accept healthy start vouchers?

 

[Emma1980]

oopsies, never mind, just checked the website and i can

now just gotta hope its a big enough store to sell them LOL