Formula Preparation Checklist

The following is a helpful checklist to help you sanitize your work area, boil water if needed, and safely and correctly prepare and handle formula. Read the checklists on preparation of a single bottle and multiple bottles of formula. If your baby is premature, medically vulnerable, or less than 3 months old, we (and the CDC) recommend boiling water and making 24 hours worth of formula to prevent accidental burns that can happen from frequent boiling needed to prepare bottles one at a time.