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My baby is 54 days old. She is exclusively breastfeeding. We didn't use the formula which was provided from the hospital. It's been 54 days. Can I still use that formula or should I discard that?
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If your baby is exclusively breast feeding then you don’t need to use the formula. Check the manufacture and expiry date in the pack and you can discard.
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Mr. Bhalala lalji narshibhai
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
54-day-old exclusively breastfed baby. Hospital formula box kept for 54 days. Once opened, formula powder is to be used within 30 days as per most brands due to moisture and contamination risk. If seal is unopened, check expiry date and storage condition, but 54 days old hospital sample may have been exposed to humidity.
Next Steps
- Do not use if already opened 54 days back - discard.
- If unopened sealed pack, check expiry, manufacturing date, storage instructions on label.
- When in doubt, discard and buy fresh if needed.
Health Tips
Always note date of opening on tin.
- Store in cool, dry place, close lid tightly.
- Prepare only as per label with sterile water.
- Continue exclusive breastfeeding till 6 months if baby gaining well.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Rajkot
Breastmilk
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
If baby is on breastmilk.no need of formula milk
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
If mothers feeds sufficient for the baby then no need of formula milk
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Dr. Ashraf K P
Pediatrician
24 yrs exp
Kannur
Hi,
Happy to hear that you are exclusively breastfeeding your baby. If your baby is gaining weight adequately, he or she doesn't need it. Either discard it or you can use it as a dairy whitener( luxury and some micelle formation issue ).
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
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If the formula container was opened at the hospital, you must discard it immediately.
Opened powdered formula is only safe to use for up to 30 days after opening
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Exclusively breastfeeding at 54 days is going very well, so you likely don't need that hospital formula at all. It was just given as a backup supply in case feeding didn't establish, and your baby clearly doesn't need it now.
Next Steps
Check the expiry date printed on the tin. If it's still sealed and within date, you can keep it aside as backup. If it's past date, has been opened, or looks worn, it's safest to discard it rather than use it later.
Health Tips
Only reach for formula if your baby stops gaining weight well or your own milk supply genuinely drops, not just because the tin is there. Please see your pediatrician at your next visit to confirm feeding and weight gain are on track.
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