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The following information is intended for cardiology patients seen
by the Pediatric
Cardiology Medical Group - East Bay. If you are not one of our
patients, consult your cardiologist regarding formula preparations.
If you are one of our patients, contact us before making any formula
changes.
Your child’s cardiologist may recommend
preparing a high calorie formula for your baby. Recipes for different
formulas are
listed below.
Once prepared, the formula is good for 24 hours in the refrigerator.
An opened can of liquid concentrate is good for 48 hours in the
refrigerator. Follow directions carefully. Improperly mixing formula
can cause health problems for your baby.
Concentrated formula is designed to meet the special needs of
your baby, and is not intended for other infants. Contact the cardiology
nurse at (510) 482-3380 if you have any questions or need to make
formula changes.
24-Calorie Formula
From Liquid Concentrate
- To make 22 ounces of formula: Mix one
can (13 ounces) of concentrated liquid formula with
9 ounces of water.
- To make 5 ounces of formula: Mix 3 ounces
of concentrated liquid formula with 2 ounces of water.
From Powder (Note:
one scoop = one tablespoon)
- To make 32 ounces of formula: Measure
1 level cup + 3 level scoops of formula powder, then
add water to the 32 ounce line. Mix well.
- To make 5 ounces of formula: Measure 3
level scoops of formula powder, then add water to the
5 ounce line. Mix well.
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27-Calorie Formula
From Liquid Concentrate
- To make 19 ounces of formula: Mix
one can (13 ounces) of concentrated liquid formula
with 6 ounces of water.
- To make 9 ounces of formula: Mix
6 ounces of concentrated liquid formula with 3
ounces of water.
From Powder (Note:
one scoop = one tablespoon)
- To make 32 ounces of formula: Measure
1 + 1/3 level cups of formula powder,
then add water to the 32 ounce line. Mix well.
- To make 9 ounces of formula: Measure
6 level scoops of formula powder, then add water
to the 9 ounce line. Mix well.
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30-Calorie Formula
From Liquid Concentrate
- To make 17 ounces of formula: Mix
one can (13 ounces) of concentrated liquid formula
with 4 ounces of water.
- To make 8 ounces of formula: Mix
6 ounces of concentrated liquid formula with 2
ounces of water.
From Powder (Note:
one scoop = one tablespoon)
- To make 32 ounces of formula: Measure
1 + 1/2 level cups of formula powder,
then add water to the 32 ounce line. Mix well.
- To make 5 ounces of formula: Measure
6 level scoops of formula powder, then add water
to the 8 ounce line. Mix well.
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Contact your cardiologist if your baby is experiencing
any of the following in reponse to a change in formula:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Dehydration including, not making urine or tears, dry or sunken
eyes, dry lips or tongue, sunken soft spot
- Refusal to take formula
- Any other concerns regarding the formula change
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Disclaimer: The information
provided here is intended to educate the reader about certain medical conditions
and certain possible treatment. It is not a substitute for examination, diagnosis,
and medical care provided by a licensed and qualified health professional. If
you believe you, your child, or someone you know, suffer from the conditions
described
herein, please see your health care provider immediately. Do not attempt to treat
yourself, your child or anyone else without proper medical supervision.
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