I haven´t had my baby yet and I´m planning to breastfeed, but in case I can not breastfeed I just want to give my little boy the best formula...
2007-05-13 19:15:59 · 14 answers · asked by Ladybird 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Congratulations! And congratulations on the breastfeeding intentions!
There's not much difference between different artificial baby-milks, just buy in small quantities until you find the one that works for your baby.
By the by, just about everyone CAN breastfeed, but we usually need help. http://www.breastfeeding.com/ is a pretty good site for some pre-birth information as is http://www.lalecheleague.org/.
Oh yeah, and if anyone tells you baby isn't gaining enough weight, ensure that they are refering to the latest WHO charts for breastfed babies.
And if you feel you have low supply, or your millk is drying up, then see a lactaion consultant because there is help available to get supply up again.
Best of luck with it all!
2007-05-13 20:06:07 · answer #1 · answered by Charlie 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
My son was born with a severe health condition dealing with his heart and when I was unable to breastfeed anymore, I used enfamil but then we had reflux issues. So, after the run around with the pediatrician switching formulas on us a few times, I finally asked our pediatric cardiologist. She said to use Carnation GoodStart because the proteins are already broken down and it's easier for a baby's stomach to digest and the baby's system doesn't have to work as hard. We tried it and I wish I had known about it from the start. Another plus is that it's cheaper than other formulas too. I've met mothers over the years who have had the same positive experience and sing the praises of Carnation Good Start.
2007-05-14 02:27:21 · answer #2 · answered by JeninLa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter handled Smilac and Enfamil fine, my son had problems with that so he was switched to Good Start.
Formula is one of the most regulated products out there so all formulas will satisfy the nutritional needs of an infant. Some have added lipids which have been suggested to improve brain function. and some have the milk proteins broken down better than others. If your looking for "Brand Name any of the three i suggested are fine" Generics are also really good value for the money they have the same stuff and some are nearly 1/2 the price.
2007-05-14 02:24:00 · answer #3 · answered by jalopina98 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sometimes babies won't feed or your milk hasn't come in and the nurses tell you you have to go with formula--if that happens know that there is usually a breastfeeding specialist in the hospital who will come and help you get it right. Or If you do have problems breastfeeding contact La Leche League and they will work with you. Also you can rent a pump and pump milk for the sitter, or dad so he can feed the baby too! (talk to him about it..some men get weird with their wives nursing..like they feel ignored or that the baby is taking their boob! talk!)
Good luck and laying down with the lights off sometimes helps the baby relax while you nurse
I dunno about formula..I made a mixture of goats milk and barley- there are also recipes for rice milk- all claiming less allergies but they take a commitment to prepare-alternative life style so my kids wouldn't have so many allergies. cows milk is great for..cows not kids!
2007-05-14 02:32:25 · answer #4 · answered by atheleticman_fan 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I didn't use any formula for my 2 kiddos so my only advice is to set your mind to succeed at breastfeeding. It's hard (really hard) in the first few weeks but is soooo worth it in the long run. I recommend you look up La Leche League International. It helped me through the tough stuff and I made lifelong friends. Good luck!
2007-05-14 02:26:49 · answer #5 · answered by OKIE MOM 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
...just a little hint for you, if baby doesn't adapt to formula and you have been b/f try Lactagon my son didn't like formula because breast milk is so sweet and it didn't taste as good. Lactagon is a bit sweeter. He loved that and it's the only one he liked. He didn't have a problem getting on to cows milk after his first year with it either.
2007-05-14 02:19:32 · answer #6 · answered by Nicky 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it depends on your baby, some babies dont do well with some formulas. my daughter LOVED the enfamil, but she would get tummy aches from it... she hated the nestle stuff, so her doctor told me to put her on simliac... she loves it and it doesnt give her gas, well sometimes she gets it but all babies do but its not nearly as bad as the others gave her. i dont blame you for wanting a back up plan. i wanted to breastfeed my daughter so i didnt have anything for back up. well it turned out that after 3 weeks my breasts didnt want to keep produceing enough milk for her, so i had to change to formula.
2007-05-14 02:24:43 · answer #7 · answered by tanker015 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Similac Advance. It is supposed to be the next best thing to breastmilk and it is easy for babies to digest. I gave this kind to my son and experienced no problems whatsoever.
2007-05-14 02:33:43 · answer #8 · answered by mama3 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
my son is on soy because he can't digest milk good
but almost all formulas are the same unless your child needs a special kind.
2007-05-14 06:11:21 · answer #9 · answered by rosemommy2be 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It depends on what is best for the individual baby. My daughter was on similac and it worked for her, that doesn't mean it is/was the best for every baby.
2007-05-14 02:19:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋