Too much formula given- Quick Help!!

[MelandBen]

Hi,
My MIL was looking after DD for 2 hours today and she has just left, and I have realised that she gave her 3 scoops of formula in 125ml of water instead of 180ml.

(I put the formula in a premeasured container)

Should I be worried? As I know they state on the container that it is important to measure it correctly as it can make them sick.

I tried calling Wyeth (the formula company) but they are closed.

Is it something that only makes them sick if regulary done?

Thanks!

[nothanksbye]

ahhh...

Just the once should be ok.
If you are woried you could give bubs some water.

You may get some constipation or a tummy ache.

I would give some water...warm boiled water....

[Theophania]

I think it will be fine. I couldn't tell you how many times I have probably measured the formula incorrectly in my sleep deprived state lol.

I think it could make her a little backed up or maybe give her a bit of a belly ache but as PP said maybe just give her a drink of water :)

[kribby]

I agree with the pp's as dd was prem she came home on 1/50mls to increase weight gain and the formula was meant to be 1/60mls I think it's more about the calories they will get and obviously on a continuous basis they will suffer weight problems! So I think a once off not much to worry about :) I agree just some water might be the way to go :)

[MelandBen]

Thanks :D I have given her water and now will just keep giving her little sips until she goes to bed.

[Sheer Bliss]

:thumbsup: It's all good. It's not reccomended to do it unless a paed/dr is instructing it as it's a big calorie boost. A friends bub was tube fed until just after his first birthday and they were often advised to 'calorie load' his formula - which was sometimes an extra scoop or 2.