5 clever formula hacks to make your life easier

While we’re extremely lucky to have a safe alternative to breastfeeding here in Australia, there are some challenges parents face when making up bottles of formula for their bubs. 

Here are five formula hacks from TikTok that might just make your life a little easier.

1. DIY scoop holder

Not all formula tins are created equal, and while some have a place to pop the scoop, others don’t. That’s where this hack comes in handy. Grab a sharp knife and transform the foil into a handy scoop holder! Watch the video below to see how it’s done.

@lifeprettyhacks Very useful trick😃#foryou #lifehack #skills #trick #tipsforgirls #learnontiktok #tryit #easydiy #idea #hacks #useful #foryoupage ♬ Rock With Me – Inverse

2. What the ledge on the tin is for

A mum has taken to TikTok to share what the ledge on the formula tin is for (so you can level off your formula scoop before putting it in the bottle). While lots of mums commented saying they already knew this, we thought we’d throw it in, just in case. 

@iamjasmineyoong What this little thingy is on your formula tin 🍼 #mumhack #momhack #formulafeeding #formulafeedinghacks #mumlife #aussiemums #fypmum ♬ original sound – Jasmine Yoong

3. Gas drops to remove bubbles

Shaking a bottle is the best way to mix formula, but doing so creates lots of bubbles. For some babies, this means gas. A mum shared how you can shake your bottle and minimise the number of bubbles: gas drops! We tried this tip with some Infants’ Friend and definitely noticed a decrease in bubbles.

@mariahmathey Did you know this formula hack? #formula #formulafed #formulafedbaby #babytips #momtok #momtips ♬ original sound – Mariah George

4. How to stop you from losing count of your scoops

If you’ve ever lost count of how many scoops you’re up to when making a bottle of formula for your baby, you aren’t alone. That’s where the Clevamama formula scoop comes in handy. This genius product can be adjusted so you don’t have to count out multiple scoops. Just set it and scoop!

@christiegeeee Not an ad, I just think it’s brilliant #formulafeeding #formulafeedinghacks #formulafed #fedisbest ♬ original sound – Christie George

5. Make pitchers at a time

According to the Raising Children website, it’s okay to make formula bottles up in advance and store them in the fridge. Just make sure you consume it within 24 hours. Even better, you can make up a pitcher of formula, as this mum does.

@theformulafairy Reply to @meaghul4 these are beneficial in so many ways! #formulamixingpitcher #formulafeedinghacks #formulahacks #formulafeedingtips #formulamoms ♬ FEEL THE GROOVE – Queens Road, Fabian Graetz