2007-03-12 05:07:53 · 8 answers · asked by New Mother 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Do not add anything to your son's formula. It would help to know why you think he does not like the taste. If he pushes the bottle from his mouth, it may be he is having trouble with the nipple. Try a different style or a different size. If he is spitting it up, try burping him more often during his feedings. If you have been breast feeding and are switching to formula, it is not uncommon for babies to balk at the switch from breast to bottle. Try pumping some of your own milk and putting it in a bottle for someone else to feed it to him. Some babies will not drink anything from a bottle if they know mom is around. You can also mix breast milk and formula 1/2 and 1/2. If he has been formula fed and is having any type of eating issues, check with your pediatrician about switching to another formula. Even though we may find the taste of formula bad, a baby is quite satisfied and content with it. I believe breast feeding is best, but it is not always possible. I also believe there is nothing wrong with formula feeding your baby. The necessary nutrients are present. Babies can grow and be healthy if they are breast fed or formula fed.
2007-03-12 05:29:19 · answer #1 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with going back to breastmilk (you can relactate if your milk is dried up.) Formula is disgusting (I tried it once when I was babysitting a friend's baby, yuck!)
If that's not something you want to try, try switching to another brand of formula. Whatever you do, do NOT put any kind of sweeteners in formula, there is already enough corn syrup and other sweeteners in it.
2007-03-12 05:16:09 · answer #2 · answered by Rebecca C 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It wont taste good no matter what. It's gross. Formula is like crushed up vitamins mixed with water. The smell of it makes me want to vomit. He'd like it more if you pumped and filled his bottle with some booju.
2007-03-12 10:03:55 · answer #3 · answered by pinktowhite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you know he doesn't like it? Does he react a certain way?
Please add more details.
There is nothing you can add. Most babies drink formula.
2007-03-12 05:21:27 · answer #4 · answered by gg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely do not change your baby's milk without consulting his/her doctor first. I would recommend calling your doctor's office and explaining the situation to him. He will tell you what is best for your baby.
2007-03-12 05:20:32 · answer #5 · answered by michelle S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try another brand, or pump your own for him.
2007-03-12 05:11:10 · answer #6 · answered by Pantherempress 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give him breastmilk........its much better for babies
2007-03-12 05:10:24 · answer #7 · answered by mommy2be in march! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
give him breast milk, its the best for him..........
2007-03-12 05:33:34 · answer #8 · answered by *Cutie* 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋