Breast Milk Fortified with Similac Human Milk Fortifier: 24 Calories/ounce

 

 

Recipe:

25 mL breast milk + 1 packet of Human Milk Fortifier

 

Or

 

50 mL breast milk + 2 packets of Human Milk Fortifier

 

How to make the formula:

 

  • Make sure your countertop and utensils are clean.
  • Wash your hands well with soap and warm water.  
  • Check the expiration date of fortifier before using. Throw away outdated fortifier.
  • Gently shake closed bottle until blended.
  • Once mixed, the breast milk plus Human Milk Fortifier may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
  • After feeding the baby, throw away any breast milk that is left in the bottle.

 

Important:

 

  • Only add the fortifier to breast milk. Do not add to water or formula.
  • Warm the breast milk by setting the bottle in warm water. Do not warm breast milk in the microwave.
  • Test the temperature of the breast milk before feeding.
  • Mix with full packets. Do not split packets.
  • Do not use more than 20 packets a day of Human Milk Fortifier.
  • You should stop using the recipe if you run out of breast milk. Your recipe will be different for formula.

 

Questions or concerns:

 

If you have any questions or concerns, you can call:

 

  • Your doctor
  • The clinical nutrition department: 720.848.7619
  • The lactation department: 720.848.6034

 

 

© 2016, University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora

October 2016 (Revised 3/23)

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