https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:21:40 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-from-rtf-to-powder#post-638454 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:40:16 +0000 tysonja 638454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i shake violently, but then i also try to let it sit for a while afterwards so that the bubbles get a chance to pop away :). </p> <p>we make the whole day's worth of formula at one go and keep it in the fridge, and with an icepack when we go out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-from-rtf-to-powder#post-638437 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:43:03 +0000 googly-eyes 638437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The doctor browns formula mixer is great if you like to premake bottles/formula and keep it in the fridge (for when you're staying home.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-from-rtf-to-powder#post-638362 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:14:40 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 638362@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnylove08: I personally don't stir because my LO doesn't get gassy from the bubbles. But, many of my friends say their babies get super bloated from the bubbles. So, I am assuming they use a long spoon or stir in a separate container and then pour into the bottle? I'm not 100% sure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-from-rtf-to-powder#post-637544 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:20:40 +0000 photojane 637544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used the rtf nursettes for the first week because it was just easier, but now we just use powder. She spit up a little bit with the rtf, but doesn't spit up at all with the powder. We have a little powder dispenser for outings. Also, we always shake and she's never had a problem. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-from-rtf-to-powder#post-637517 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:09:11 +0000 bunnylove08 637517@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TurtleDoves: thanks for the tip, I always though you shook the formula. Do you mix LO's formula in a different bottle since you stir? DD is on a slow flow nipple right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-from-rtf-to-powder#post-637464 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:50:44 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 637464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I honesty don't think there is a transition at all. We use powder at home and RTF when were out and about since its easier to just throw in the diaper bag and never worry about mixing while shopping.</p> <p>Just make sure you stir not shake (my LO does fine with bubbles but yours might get gassy from them). Also: because the powder is less thick in consistency, maybe try going back down to a slow flow nipple. And spit up with formula is much lighter and doesn't stain half as much as rtf. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-from-rtf-to-powder#post-637420 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:32:34 +0000 Sweet T 637420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO couldn't tolerate the powdered formula. It gave him terrible gas and he would end up screaming in pain. We stuck with the RTF. I would just watch your LO to make sure it's not upsetting his stomach. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-from-rtf-to-powder#post-637404 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:27:20 +0000 wheres_c 637404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My lo uses the vent aire bottles too and switches back and forth between powder and rtf. Same brand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-from-rtf-to-powder#post-637349 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:11:02 +0000 loveisstrange 637349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's not really much of a transition. We have used both. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-from-rtf-to-powder#post-637318 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:00:25 +0000 googly-eyes 637318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No solid advice about the transition but I know my LO can't take RTF... I think the powder is actually easier to digest because I know of a couple other babies who were the same way, so hopefully the transition will be smooth! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-from-rtf-to-powder#post-637317 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:00:19 +0000 DillonLion 637317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've always switched back and forth between RTF and powder with no issues (but use the exact same brand) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-from-rtf-to-powder#post-637315 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:59:13 +0000 bunnylove08 637315@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I'm thinking about making the switch to powder. DD is 6 months old and takes about 12-20 oz of formula at her babysitters house and when she is home with me she nurses. I usually buy the 8oz RTF and use it if we're in the car or when I cannot nurse her. </p> <p>Is there anything I should know if I go from RTF to powder? I know the consistency will not be the same. DD also uses Vent Aire bottles if that makes a difference. </p>