2006-07-31 11:36:37 · 16 answers · asked by michael s 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Okay in what sense? It's fine as far as I'm concerned, but your baby may have other ideas. What were you going to put the formula in? Giving a bottle before baby is 2 months old *may* make her/him forget how to nurse correctly (which could either make her/him refuse to nurse at all or cause you great pain by nursing wrong). If you're willing to risk it, then go ahead. If baby does refuse to nurse, it can be fixed, but it can be a lot of work. So if you really want to continue to do both, use a cup, not a bottle.
Your baby may also refuse to take formula. Sometimes they don't like the taste, and sometimes refusing it is sign of an allergy. GIving anything other than your milk also increases your baby's risks of many diseases--most of them lifelong. For instance, she/he is more likely to die of SIDS, develop allergies or asthma, be diabetic, or get many forms of cancer (breast cancer for girls, childhood leukemia, Hodgkin's Disease). There are many, many more.
The fact is that you are unlikely to see any obvious health problem as a result of giving formula, but it can happen, it may be 20 years in the future, and once it does, there's no way to undo the damage.
2006-08-01 01:37:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is okay.
That is if your baby will drink formula. Some breast fed babies don't like the taste of formula.
Also, your baby may not want to breastfeed after having formula. At this age and for several more months, babies like to have one or the other, not both. So, be careful.
Breastfeeding is best for the first 2 months, then I feel that you can switch or alternate with formula.
Formula may cause stomach upset also. And an increase in spitting up.
2006-07-31 11:45:13 · answer #2 · answered by ~^~RuStIc~^~ReG~^~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would be endangering your milk supply by supplementing with formula. I know how exhausting it can be when you are the only one who can feed your child and you have to wake up several times a night - but sticking to it in these early weeks can make all the difference - and trust me, it gets easier!
And I have to tell you, one mom I knew got frustrated with breastfeeding early on and gave up only to REALLY regret it later when her son couldn't tolerate anything except the most expensive formula on the grocery store shelves. Then, not only was she shelling out big bucks for formula, but more money for doctor visits and diapers! Breastfed babies poop a LOT less - little did she realize!
So try to hang in there! Hope this helps!
2006-07-31 12:30:06 · answer #3 · answered by The Ang 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I breast fed my son and he HATED formula and refused it. YOu can pump during the day and put in in a bottle for night. You can also mix the breast milk and formula. There is nothign wrong with doing it, but your baby may not like getting two different tastes at such a young age. Also nipple of bottle is not the same as breast.
2006-07-31 11:40:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found my son souldn't take formula...he didn't like the nipples. Your milk supply may slow down also if you aren't nursing at night. WHy no pump and give him breastmilk all the time
2006-07-31 12:50:14 · answer #5 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's fairly an mind-blowing form of milk for considered one of those youthful toddler. He sounds like he's somewhat truly comprehensive. merely through fact he needs to suckle does no longer advise he's hungry. enable him suck on a pacifier or a finger and be advantageous to burp him nicely. My surgeon truly did no longer want my baby to drink better than 60ml. And he continues to be occurring approximately 2oz at feedings each and every 2-4 hours.
2016-10-01 07:51:55 · answer #6 · answered by coke 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will mess up your milk supply by using formula. I wouldn't if I were you. Nursing may be more demanding on you but formula will make unnatural demands on your poor baby's body. Keep up the nursing and axe the formula.
2006-08-02 07:16:17 · answer #7 · answered by -- 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if baby not premature and used to sucking cos breastfeeding is done with the jaw whereas bottle feeding is with cheeks.
2006-07-31 11:41:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only issue with that is if you don't pump. Breast milk is supply and demand and if you don't feed at night your milk production will likely drop.
2006-07-31 11:42:32 · answer #9 · answered by hawaiijos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you start with breast milk you should stay with breast milk if you are feeding from the breast and this is creating a problem at night get a breast pump and stock up on some
2006-07-31 11:42:34 · answer #10 · answered by firefightingexpert 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋