My 10 month old has only ever drank breastmilk.(other than his baby food obviously).. but now he seems to not be as interested in breastfeeding during the day.. he mainly wants to nurse in the evening and at night. Sometimes he will nurse for very short periods during the day, but not very well.. and I want to start supplementing with a cup for the times that he does not nurse well. I am doing this because I am not sure he is recieving enough milk when he doesnt nurse.... I know he gets plenty when he nurses.. but with his older brother and sisters he more wants to play with them, but he has also been very interested in his 2 year old brothers sippy cup... Thanks for any and all input!
2006-12-21 08:44:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Mr Max.. if you come back.. Will water be ok? I am not sure how much breastmilk he is getting, I don't want to be depriving him of anything!
2006-12-21 08:49:59 · update #1
I have tried pumping.. I dont get but about a 1/4 of an ounce.. I pumped for about an hour one day and that is how much I get.. Its always the same.. I have tried pumping over and over many times a day but I just cant seem to pump any out.
2006-12-21 08:51:24 · update #2
If you are willing to let him make up for it at night just leave him be during the day and he will get what he needs. Many working moms do this when they have babies who will not take a bottle.
Secondly, pump and give expressed milk. Or just hand express.
Thirdly take him to a quite room to cuddle and nurse. If he is napping 2 times a day, nurse before and after each nap, and that is 4 times a day. Older babies may get by on 6-8 so once more before bed and once more when he is waking up and you are FINE!
Other ideas:
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2006-12-21 08:52:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I nursed both of my kids until they were 8 months. Once they got that age, they were eating more and only wanted to nurse at night. But, when I went to formula I used Nutramigen (it is made by Enfamil) - it is more expensive, but it is hypoallergenic and is good for sensitive babies. It was a great transition for my kids. The only thing is that it was thicker and they weren't thrilled about the taste, so when I first started switching them to formula, I would pump and the breast milk with the formula and gradually transitioned them to 100% formula. BTW - I had to put it in a sippy cup for my second so she could keep up with her sister, too :)
2006-12-21 16:56:15 · answer #2 · answered by Amber 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want your baby to get the nutrients and benefits of breastmilk try pumping and letting him drink from a sippy cup. It takes a little more time but, if you want to keep up your supply give it a try.
2006-12-21 16:50:07 · answer #3 · answered by Jessica T 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You could always use a breast pump and give him that milk.
Your baby is ready to east other foods etc. He should be able to start using a sippy cup as well. It is good to let them try things new and let them learn.
water is ok to give him.
2006-12-21 16:51:00 · answer #4 · answered by Brandy 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Have you tried removing distractions?
Taking him to a quiet place to nurse during the day?
Putting a blanket over him to cut out distractions from big siblings?
Having big siblings have "quiet time" during some of his daytime nursing periods?
Nursing with him in a sling?
Keeping his attention focused on you while nursing by singing or talking to him?
2006-12-21 16:55:47 · answer #5 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If he wants to drink from a cup, give him water. If he made it this far with no formula, I would just wait 2 more months and give him whole milk. I wouldn't even bother with the formula. If he's eating regular foods on a regular basis, he doesn't need formula, too.
2006-12-21 16:47:56 · answer #6 · answered by Bumbo 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, most babies give up formula entirely at 12 months so it seems a little late to start him on it. Talk to the pediatrician to be sure. He might just say skip the formula all together.
2006-12-21 16:50:22 · answer #7 · answered by Christabelle 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The safest thing to put him on is goat milk. There are many places you can get it fresh. But if you have to use formula carnation good start is the gentlest on tummies. Good luck!
2006-12-21 16:51:34 · answer #8 · answered by aimeeme_g 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Enfamil is good and highly rated.
2006-12-21 16:45:42 · answer #9 · answered by Sir J 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you should give him similac advance
2006-12-21 19:02:56 · answer #10 · answered by Bella 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋