Easiest method for newbie

[u/Wild-Shoulder7787]

I am in the process of adopting a newborn so we will obviously be formula feeding from birth.

I want to make it as easy & simple as possible and I’m wondering which gadgets / products are worth it. I’m fine with paying for things if they make it significantly easier.

Ex: I was going to get the baby brezza formula maker but then I read you have to clean it every 4 bottles, deep clean once a month, potential mold…no thanks. I am planning on getting the baby brezza bottle washer & sterilizer though.

Is a warm water dispenser worth it? Or would a bottle warmer be better? I’ve heard of the pitcher method which seems nice but I would prefer a glass pitcher which doesn’t seem to exist with the cool mixing lid thing.

Just looking for the laziest easiest way to do this lol thank you!

[u/Own-Introduction6830]

I have a bottle warmer and a warm water dispenser. The water dispenser is awesome. I highly recommend getting one. I didn't get the brezza one specifically. I got like a $30 (US dollars) one off Amazon, and it's lasted a year now and still going strong. It's so worth it.

How old will the newborn be when you get them? Brand new?

There are a few things to consider in case the baby is premature or potentially has any health issues. You may want/need to sterilize the formula in this case. I, personally, would just sterilize the formula the first few months anyway. There are different methods, but basically, the water needs to be heated to 163* F/73* C (someone correct me if I have the temps wrong). Then add the formula and let it come back down to drinking temperature. You could use the pitcher method if you want to sterilize a big batch. Then you can just reheat what you need in a bottle warmer

For me, personally, I wouldn't want to deal with that hassle, and I would buy ready to feed formula (just for the first few months) because it comes already sterilized. I would use the bottle warmer to heat it up in this case. Rtf formula is more expensive, though. So that is something to consider.

Overall, my recommendation is to use rtf (if that's plausible for you) or sterilize powdered formula for the first few months and then switch using the warm water dispenser with powdered formula.

A bottle warmer can be as cheap as $20, and like I said, I found my water dispenser for $30.

Lmk if you need any clarification! Happy to help!

[u/Wild-Shoulder7787 → u/Own-Introduction6830]

Ok super helpful, thank you! I was planning on getting the ready to feed for when we get him / her from the hospital (it will be out of state). Sounds like I will probably need to get both a warmer and dispenser then. Thanks for your help

[u/Own-Introduction6830 → u/Wild-Shoulder7787]

Rtf if the way to go if you want to keep it simple!