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/gringafalsa]

I prep the bottles in advance by measuring out the distilled water from the jug into the bottle. When he needs to eat, I add the powder and he takes it room temp. Never had an issue myself with my 3 month old. My sister has adopted 2 children at birth and both used the same exact method without issue. Not having to worry about warming is amazing.

[u/Wild-Shoulder7787 → u/gringafalsa]

I agree it would be amazing if we could just not worry about warming at all! Haha I see some people say their babies had gas etc when they weren’t warm so I’m not sure if I should have one on hand just in case

[u/gringafalsa → u/Wild-Shoulder7787]

You can always get it last minute if you end up needing it, but most babies have gas in the first couple of months anyway. I would try not to worry about it too much. My mistake as a FTM was buying so many gadgets that I didn’t end up using out of practicality

[u/Wild-Shoulder7787 → u/gringafalsa]

That’s great advice. I try to be minimalistic if I can because I get overwhelmed by too much stuff!

[u/gringafalsa → u/Wild-Shoulder7787]

Same and I went overboard for baby as if I couldn’t just get next day on Amazon! 😵‍💫