Similac RS RTF Vs. Powder

Hi R. - I had the same problem with the regular Similac Sensitive. When I would try and mix it in the bottle it would clog the nipple so a friend recommended that I mix it in a larger shaker bottle then transfer it to the bottle. I used a 16 oz. Tupperware to do the mixing then just poured it in the bottle and didn’t have any issues. It was a different consistency then the RTF and my daughter rejected it at first, but I started to wean her off the ready to feed by subtracting 1 oz of her RTF bottle and adding 1 oz of the powder mix. It worked and by day 6 she was totally on the powder. Hope this helps.

Hi - be cautious when using a faster flow nipple...we gave our DD an ear infection that way becuase the milk was rolling too fast for her. I agree - powder is the way to go for travel. we had to flick the nipple with the powder all the time too and had better results with more vigerious shaking. Have a great trip :-)

I don't know about the Similac Sensitive RS... but this might be an option for you. Have you thought of having a case or a couple of cans delivered to where ever you are traveling?

Might be an option.

Good luck
T.

I had this problem with the Enfamil sensitive formula - it just didn't mix right for me even when I used hot water. Enfamil does make a small (2oz) plastic bottle with a screw top for the ready to feed formula if you're worried about opening a big can - maybe Similac does the same? Warning: the small bottles are EXPENSIVE!

I used to use a spoon to stir in the formula instead of just shaking the bottle. If after doing that you still have clumps press the clumps against the bottle with the spoon to dissolve it.

It's been years since I've travelled on a plane so I know that there are many rules and regulations in place regarding what you can and cannot bring on the plane. Are you allowed to bring a very small cooler on the plane for his formula? You know what coolers I am talking about?? I've seen them at my local CVS and they have a "handle" attached to the lid that is attached to the cooler. Perhaps that is how you can transport the formula and as far as heating up the bottles, I'm assuming you'd have to inquire, but how hard would it be for a flight attendent to heat up a cup of water for you to set his bottle in until it's warm enough to drink. Another option, perhaps would be to line his diaper bag with those cooler packs to keep his formula cold.

Hi R.:

My daughter used the same formula same bottles and had the same issue. What I did was I got the next flow of nipples. I started to work my way up now we have reached the number 4 flow. The other thing I did was make the formula 5 - 15 minutes before it was feeding time this gave the powder time to disolve in the water. I would try this for a while before giving up on the powder which is more economical. Hope this helps.

Y.