Ok breastfeeding moms. my son will be 5 months in a week. and Iv been thinking of supplementing with formula because he is just not happy with what he is getting. He gets really crabby and wants more. so what kind of formula did you use? should you start the first formula bottle at a certain time?
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Hey mama don't give up! I got mastitis and I wanted to give up because I started to have low supply after that, but another mom recommended ссылка and has been the best thing! I still exclusively breastfeed and now have enough for a freezer stash 😊 they are organic nongmo superfood blends capsules there is also a tea made to help with milk supply! Best of luck ❤️️ @babyhh16
@rene_74, try just to put him on the breast as much as possible if you can. The more you feed and pump the more your supply goes up. I've been ebf for 10 months with no formula and still pumping for when I work. I've stored a total of over 3000 ozs with two donations to the NICU where I work. As @babyhh16 is the best gift you can provide for your baby. But at the same time do what's best for you and baby. Good luck
I'm sorry, everyone has a different situation. 😊😊
Do what makes you feel comfortable. I started adding an ounce of formula mixed with 3oz of breastmilk in a bottle each night. Slowly I increased the formula and decreased the breastmilk. I only supplement at night. My girl has been so much happier and sleeps so much better because of it. BUT that is just my experience. Good luck! I get the stress!
thank you for your advice @rene_74 . but him getting pissed about the food situation has been going on for a while . the only time he seems satisfied is in the mornings when I am full. throughout the day it just sucks. plus I have work and I can't pump anything unless he doesn't eat for a couple few hours. just very frustrating and Iv tried funagreek. mother's milk tea. doesn't seem to help.
it's none of my business. I don't know your situation.
don't supplement. that stuff is horrible. I've been bf for 2yrs and 4 months, your baby is going thru a growth spurt. he's not happy bc he's going thru a growth spurt. he's telling your body to make more to feed growing baby. bm is the BEST. best advice.. don't supplement. it's gross tasting and not nearly as nutritional. just let baby nurse as much as possible. it'll Balance out. trust me. I supplemented for 3 weeks and wish I never did. if baby can nurse (suck well) don't worry about it. my son had bf jaundice. I supplemented for 7 days. and regret it. I should've pumped. I didn't know. but now I do and I want to help. I hope I'm not offending. if you need any bf tips I'll help. kellymom.com is a great place for info.
Enfamil was great for my kids..i was given at hospital when i wasnt sure i would bf..i ended up not breastfeeding and used enfamil for both my babies this baby im thinking of trying to breastfeed him.