The proper ratio of powder to water is one scoop for every two ounces of water. But some new moms found it confusing and diluted the formula with too much water, sometimes on purpose, hoping to make it last a little longer. Watery formula can result in poor growth, low sodium, and sometimes even seizures. Now, on top of those concerns, in Flint at least, adding more water also increased an infant’s exposure to lead.
