My baby is 8 months old and I was only breast feeding her till 6 months and started weaning after 6 months.She eats proper amount of cereal, fruits and vegetables .I am still nursing her; but I think that ,milk is not sufficient to her especially at nights. She wakes up almost 7 times at night and cries when she is not full.So I tried to give her formula but she is not accepting any kind of formula. It is said that whole milk should not be given till 1 year. Can I try diluted whole milk.
2007-07-20 12:19:41 · 15 answers · asked by ata 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Whole milk at this age, diluted or not, isn't good for your baby. They say to wait because of immature digestive systems and it can cause allergies later. Also, she should be getting everything she needs from formula or breastmilk only. Her digestive system isn't mature enough to break down whole milk yet. Please talk to your doctor about this or do some research first. HTH
2007-07-20 12:31:29 · answer #1 · answered by Stephanie M 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't give your baby cow's milk till they're 12mths. Combine the two at first like you said so his/her tummy can adjust, and then add more and more cow's milk over time. I would strongly recommend giving this to him in a sippy cup. I let my daughter have a bottle until she was 2, and we developed a bad habit of putting her to sleep with it. Her world feel apart when I took the bottle away.When they're still a baby, they don't have a huge attachment to it like a 2 or even 3 yr old. Your baby is even better off now without a bottle if he's a breast baby. I'd say the bottle is more for the parents if anything, it makes our lives easier sometimes. I have a 2mth old son now, and learning from the past, he will get cut off from bottles when he turns 1.
2016-04-01 04:19:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't- she will become anemic. The nutrients in whole milk aren't sufficient for her right now (especially if you water it down) and it actually can inhibit the absorption of iron. Giving milk too early is one of the leading causes of anemia in babies. Keep trying the formula- more than anything it's probably the bottle not the formula that she doesn't want. Try pumping and giving breastmilk to her in the bottle. If you think she's already used to the bottle with your milk, then just be persistent with the formula. You can also mix your milk with the formula. Eventually the little stubborn angel will get so hungry and thirsty she'll take anything- that's what mine did!
Also, don't give soy... I heard that the Nestle formula is most successful with breastfed babies, but mine both like Enfamil Lipil.
2007-07-20 12:30:44 · answer #3 · answered by azure 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The proteins in cow's milk are not well digested by babies. Diluting w/ water won't help. It's possible she's just having a growth spurt and that's why she's wanting to nurse more at night. Could also be that she's teething and wants to nurse for comfort. If you're concerned about milk supply, check this: http://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/low-supply.html . If you're not interested in working on breastfeeding, then you can supplement but please don't use cow's milk- you'll have to find a formula she'll take.
2007-07-20 12:50:52 · answer #4 · answered by V. S.C. 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd try different kinds of formula - diluting the cows milk will only decrease its nutritional value, and introducing it too early can cause allergies. My son refused Enfamil and Similac, but ended up loving the store brand of formula (I weaned him around 10 months, but supplemented w/breastfeeding from six months on). I'd also talk to a lactation consultant first - it's possible for you to increase your milk supply if that's the way you want to go instead.
2007-07-20 12:29:08 · answer #5 · answered by Eileen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any cow's milk should not be given until 1 year, and that is only if you have stopped giving breastmilk or formula.
If you haven't completely weaned yet, you may want to go back to breastfeeding. If she isn't taking the formula, breast is best and may be your only choice. Your breasts are capable of providing the majority of her nutritional needs, so it may be that something else is upsetting her stomach. Maybe the formula is upsetting? Maybe a new food?
It's best to think of the solid foods as supplementing the breastmilk, and not the other way around. If she is suddenly wanting more food at night, she may be going through a growth spurt and simply needs more food.
I suggest breastfeeding her on demand and testing the solid foods you're giving her to see if cutting anything out of her diet improves her sleeping. If something is upsetting her stomach, she may be wanting to eat simply because her stomach hurts and all she knows to do for tummy hurt is eat.
Good luck!
2007-07-20 13:03:37 · answer #6 · answered by saffrondoula 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, diluted cow's milk will not have the proper proportion of nutrients. Only mother's milk and formula until 12 months.
Try giving your little one a little cereal before her last nursing - might make her stay full longer.
2007-07-20 12:55:07 · answer #7 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, your babys's liver is not fully developed at this point. Diluting with cow's milk could hurt your baby's liver and make her more susceptible to an allergy to lactose (an ezyme in cows milk). ICow's milk, especially diluted, also may not fill her up. I'm afraid you will have to give her formula, which is safe for baby's liver. Do you think maybe she wakes up for other reasons besides hunger? Do you ever just let her cry to see if she will comfort herself back to sleep? I don't mean letting her cry for hours, but she is getting older and may not know how to comfort herself. Hope my information helps!
2007-07-20 12:31:16 · answer #8 · answered by jessRN 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Doctors will say no but my four kids turned out fine I diluted pasteurised whole milk and you might try feeding the baby oatmeal before bed to help sleep through the night.
2007-07-24 07:13:39 · answer #9 · answered by Bingo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, the amount of sodium in cow's milk is not good for babies under 1 year. If she's hungry, try pumping some breast milk in a bottle and adding a bit of rice cereal.
2007-07-20 12:29:44 · answer #10 · answered by LolaC☼ 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋