i do have regular milk in the fridge...no canned milk...what would you do...there is no way out to get any until tonight...i live in the middle of nowhere...
2007-02-21 23:23:59 · 14 answers · asked by grace 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
i am asking this question here and looking elsewhere for help...if you think that i am just relying on yahoo for the answer you are crazy...again i cannot get out....i am going to be giving him regular milk...it will be a couple of bottles....
2007-02-21 23:48:21 · update #1
i am getting info that slightly sugary water will be okay until i get some formula...4 oz of water and 1/4 tsp of sugar.....baby in the 40s and 50s were just given evaporated milk and corn syrup says my dr...
2007-02-21 23:58:34 · update #2
Call your local pharmacy, maybe they can deliver and you pay later. If not call your doctor. Good luck
Don't use reg milk not good on their stomachs. And before you use anything else call your doctors, again it maybe to harsh on the baby's stomach.
2007-02-22 00:26:38 · answer #1 · answered by HAH 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I strongly suggest that you call everyone you know to get some formula to you, your baby is not old enough to have regular milk. Since you do live in the middle of no where, you should of started searching for help in getting some before you run out. Or always buy an extra case to last you, so you don't run out. Call your doctor, Im sure he will suggest not to give milk, you need to get formula
2007-02-22 07:58:29 · answer #2 · answered by Proud Mother 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found a couple interesting links, some were about creating your own homemade formula. I also found one from FDA saying you shouldnt give cows milk to a baby that young. If you live too far to where you cant get formula, you live way too far to have an ill baby.
A little water might not hurt. Or like someone else said, if theres any other people in there area that might be able to loan you some, i would try that route.
2007-02-22 07:43:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you choose to formula feed, you should be prepared. There's no way you just looked in the can and realized ou have none left. Now your poor baby is going to be hungry because of you :( Your baby is not old enough for cows milk and sugar water is just plain stupid to give. It's SUGAR AND WATER! No nutrients at all that a baby needs. Call a taxi and have them pick up a can of formula for you. They will do it but it's going to be a kick to the wallet.
2007-02-22 10:20:10 · answer #4 · answered by Angela G 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm formula feeding my daughter too...but I still have milk left in my boobs. Check see if you have any. Just grab your nipple, thumb on top, index and middle finger underneath, and roll your fingers out. if you do have some in there, then maybe you can either breastfeed her, or if you have a breast pump, you can pump some milk. If you dont have any....you should definately call your doctor!!! Good luck!!!!
by the way, i wouldnt give her regular cows milk. that may really hurt your baby!!!! your babys body may not be ready for that...not until about a year old...
2007-02-22 07:51:12 · answer #5 · answered by dreamcatcher 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
All I can say, is how did you let yourself get into a situation where you ran out of food for your child? Why can't you go get more? Find a way! Call someone for help or to borrow some...two month old babies cannot drink regular cow's milk - you are asking for trouble if you feed him that. This is why nursing is the best option - you never run out of food.
2007-02-22 07:56:31 · answer #6 · answered by mandygirl78 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Call your pediatrician. He may have samples. There is a recipe for homemade formula but you will need powdered milk. Call a friend with a baby, a mothers support group, or a neighbor. I'm sure someone would be willing to go to the store for you or lend you some formula.
2007-02-22 07:30:38 · answer #7 · answered by J D 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i dont know why people are telling you to call your dr, obviously they arent open, and it is not like you have a way to go get it. dont give your baby cows milk, and too much water for a 2 month old can mess with their elctrolites. can you express milk from your boobies? also for the future are you on wic, they give free formula and give you like 9 cans a month, which is plenty for a 2 month old, so you should extra each month, that way yuo dont have that problem again. goodluck
2007-02-22 08:24:37 · answer #8 · answered by jjsoccer_18 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should know that you are gonna get blasted on here for not having milk for your baby. No matter where you live. I find it pretty hard to believe myself.Yes, I ran out of formula but you'd better bet that before the last bottle me or my hubby was out going to the store. We even live in upstate NY where we get up to several feet of snow. One of us would go. If you are having a problem, call your local WIC office and get on WIC. If you call then and tell them you are having problems and running out of formula then they can get you in pretty quick. You should call your doc and see if they have any sample cans of formula.
2007-02-22 09:13:18 · answer #9 · answered by cinnycinda 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
omg don't people realize this DOES happen?!?! a TINY bit of milk (1 oz to 3 oz water) with warm water and one 1/2 tsp. sugar will fill him/her up for afew hours.
Im sorry everyone is being so rude to you hun.........
things DO happen people!! geeeze!!
everyone deos not have money just flowing out of their butts for formula and sometimes it IS hard to GET WIC!!!!!!!!!
good luck swwetie!!
M
2007-02-23 02:07:57 · answer #10 · answered by Minky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋