How do you extend the life of formula milk? I understand that you can only keep it for a max of 1 month.

Stick to the one-month guideline recommended by formula companies. Unlike other baby food that can be frozen, it's not recommended to freeze formula. The enfamil website says this: “Freezing of any Enfamil formula is NOT recommended. Freezing infant formula can lead to physical property changes like fat separation, which may prove difficult for sensitive infants to digest. Freezing will not extend the expiration date of the formula.” “Freezing of our products may cause loss of desirable appearance and functionality (though not nutrition), and is not recommended."

Yes, my friends all said that opened formula powder can only be kept for 30 days (upon opening). They generally keep to that guideline. At most, they push it by 3 to 4 days and so far, no adverse effects. However, none of them tried extending the "lifespan". Guess you could opt for a smaller can if you are not using much. If I'm not wrong, the nutritional value of the powder may change once opened. Hence, it is probably better to keep to the guideline (usually stated on the can itself).

Geez! I haven't thought of that. Cause I don't usually stock powdered milk for baby. When I don't stock I mean don't buy more than what she needs for the month. Cause I've already calculated how much she would consume. I anyway transfer the powder from packs to a used tin can (more airtight than keeping from pack/sachet and scooping from there).

What I did to extend the formula milk month was, separate milk into 2 to 3 portions in another sealed containers. As long as you open the tin less frequent, there is less risk of containmination (due to humid weather in singapore).

Thank you for posting this! I actually didn't know this and my can of formula (as a mixed feeder) has been open for 2 months already! I haven't noticed a change in appearance or smell though. But I'll chuck it out anyway.

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