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Similac Powder Mixing Instructions

Similac PM 60/40® Powder

Calories Desired per fluid ounce	1 Scoop of powder for this much water	To make this much formula
20	2 ounces (60 mL)	2.2 ounces (66 mL)
22	1.8 ounces (54 mL)	2.0 ounces (60 mL)
24	1.6 ounces (48 mL)	1.9 ounces (57 mL)
27	1.4 ounces (42 mL)	1.7 ounces (51 mL)

To make twice as much formula, you can use two scoops and double the amount.

You can use three scoops and triple the amount of water to make three times as much formula.

Wash and dry your hands and the work area carefully.
Check the formula container to make sure it is not damaged and the formula is up to date.
Pour the needed amount of water into the bottle.
Use the scoop provided in the can to add powder on top of the water in the bottle.
Do not pack the formula down in the scoop.
Close the bottle and shake it for 5 seconds.
When you finish making the formula, put the DRY scoop back in the can

Never warm a bottle in the microwave.
Place the bottle in a pan of warm water, up to the nipple ring, for no longer than 15 minutes, or you can also hold the bottle under warm tap water. The nipple should not be in the water.

After the formula is made, you may keep it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. After that, throw the formula away.
If the formula was warmed, do not keep it longer than 2 hours.
If the baby has started feeding from the bottle, you need to use the formula within 1 hour. Do not save the formula for later feedings.