formula again

[bednobs]

now that Phoebe has reached her due date (yay!) she's allowed powdered formula. I have NEVER done it before. On the pack it says to add the powder to the water then put cap it off then shake it up, then put the teat on. The bottles that i have dont have a cap - is there any reason you cant add powder, put the teat on then shake it up?

[Nini74]

only read the question, not all the answers, so apologies if someone has already answered. I had the same thing - because the caps didn't come with the steriliser and bottles we bought (avent). We bought them separately in supermarket (pretty much anyone that sells the bottles). they fit into the rim (the bit the teat goes through). no harm putting the teat and lid on and shaking it - but I suppose some may spill into the lid? not really sure why they don't sell the caps with the bottles unless its because you don't really need them??

[Nini74]

by the way - great to hear she's reached her due date! xx

[ummmm]

You don't need the caps with the new bottles. The lid acts as a cap. Years ago the lids didn't touch the teat so if you shook the bottle the milk would squirt in to lid.

[bednobs]

mine were avent bottles too -have no idea why they don't include a cap - how silly!