am moving to egypt in two months where we'l be exposed to new bacteria and tummy bugs are common in the 1st moths..is it best for her to drink my milk or formula? she'l be 7month then.
2006-08-19 03:17:21 · 38 answers · asked by nomadneesa 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
If you're concerned about new diseases, then keep breastfeeding!
Even if you get sick, it's still better for your baby to have your milk. You'll be passing antibodies to those illnesses to your baby in your milk, making it far less likely your baby will get sick. Or, if she does get sick, it will likely be less severe- I experienced this last winter with a six month old. I was constantly sick, but she was fine.
Furthermore, if your baby does get a tummy bug, breastmilk is the best way to treat it. It's super easy to digest, and is absorbed very quickly by the body- so a vomiting baby is still getting some hydration and nutrients, even if she throws up soon after eating. Breastmilk, unlike formula, is also considered medically to be a "clear liquid" and therefore just about always safe for sick babies.
In any case, you don't need to wean because you're moving.
2006-08-19 15:53:45 · answer #1 · answered by kalirush 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your breastfeeding with no complications Why change now?
Breast milk is a saFer formula then any product made. Pump your breast when you get there and freeze the milk if you get a stomach bacteria then you can use the frozen back up formula.
Why change what works for the both of you? when changing over gradually introduce the new milk a little at a time in a sippy cup and she'll be less apt to have nipple confussion. Wash hands a lot before breast feeding over there and watch what you eat and drink.
2006-08-19 03:38:25 · answer #2 · answered by Grandmas angels 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if i were you i would either swap now or continue until you have moved. your baby will have picked up maximum protection from breastfeeding now, anything after 6 months is just added bonus! So don't worry about tummy bugs etc. But if you are going to swap do it now, so your baby is settled onto it before you move. I breastfed both my daughters, 1st until 6 months & 2nd until 4 months. Neither liked the change onto formula, but i persevered. but it took sometime. So you are best to start soon. With my 1st i just stopped & got mastitis. So i wouldn't recommend that. With my 2nd, the method i used worked really well. I breastfed, then next feed tried a bottle, then breast, breast, bottle, breast etc..
Done this couple of days, then done breast, bottle, breast, bottle etc. for a few more days. This way your breasts get used to drop in feeds so don't get too sore. And if baby isn't taking enough from bottle at least they are still getting milk from breast.
After few more days increase amount of bottles given & less breast.
Good luck with your decision & move.
2006-08-20 10:15:54 · answer #3 · answered by justine m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have done very well breast feeding for so long. At 7 months old your child will be picking things up and putting them in the mouth so dont panic. Its up to you if you want to continue feeding for longer but there is really no need to at this age also if going on to formula miss out bottle stage and go staight to a sippy cup
Hope this helps
2006-08-23 02:32:00 · answer #4 · answered by AMANDA G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't read the other answers but if you're moving to another country where you will be exposed to bacteria, the best thing is to breastfeed. If you formula feed, you will have to use water to wash bottles, mix formula and the like and no matter how much you boil it, I wouldn't trust it. Breastmilk is safe and sterilized always and of course better for you or your baby in case you get sick. Good luck
2006-08-19 08:18:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
as a formula feeding mom- i think you should breastfeed there. if there is bacteria there you are worried about, you should continue breastfeeding. the water could have bacteria in it and you don't want to make the baby's bottles in possibly bad water. besides, i've heard even when the mother is sick she should still breastfeed. i waited too long to try and nurse my daughter and her latch was so horrible from a bottle i gave up and my milk dried- keep up the good work and don't switch to formula unless u have to!
2006-08-19 03:44:32 · answer #6 · answered by i_left_my_mind_with_the_baby 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The decision to stop breastfeeding is always a personal choice. With my 2 children, 1 stopped on her own at 11 months (she just didn't want it anymore) and the 2nd stopped at 6 months (I was ready). Both are healthy and thriving. I have heard that ANY amount of breastfeeding you can offer your child has a great amount of benefits.
Personally, I think the fact that you are moving to a different country and that you have concerns about the environment there combined with whether or not you think it best to stop breastfeeding is something you should discuss with your child's pediatrician.
2006-08-19 03:52:38 · answer #7 · answered by the_dog 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's definitely best to keep breastfeeding. Your breastmilk has antibodies in your milk that will protect your daughter from many germs, formula does not contain these antibodies. The world health organization recommends breastfeeding for atleast 2 years. If you are worried about your child getting sick, then the best protection you can give her is breastmilk.
2006-08-19 08:57:31 · answer #8 · answered by dixiechic 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your breastmilk will naturally pass antibodies on to her so if this is your only concern I wouldn't stress too much about it and continue breastfeeding. If you are just ready to stop, try Enfamil Lipil or Similac Advance. Nestle makes a good one too. Make sure you get the ones with DHA and ARA, they are nutrients found in breastmilk that boost brain and eye development. I'll give you a link to get some free samples- they usually arrive within 4 weeks.
http://www.enfamil.com/
http://welcomeaddition.com/
http://www.verybestbaby.com/
Just sign up for their news letter and they'll send them to you for free.
2006-08-22 09:02:41 · answer #9 · answered by pebble 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you were planning on switching to formula anyway, it is best to continue breastfeeding. I had stomach bugs and was sick right after my daughter's birth (02-06) and was scared to keep breastfeeding her but the lactation consultant told me to continue and I did until I had the unfortunate circumstance of drying up early or I would still be breastfeeding too. We also have traveled out of the country and I had no problems. You should contact a lactation consultant in your area to put your fears at rest.
2006-08-19 03:38:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋