when someone else watches het( which I havent done) or something can she have formula . I have breastfeed her and she has taken a bottle when i have pumped( i hate pumping lol)
she is 16 weeks old
2007-09-10 05:45:57 · 31 answers · asked by iamblessed 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
of course, but bear in mine she might not drink it. I had to supplement for my daughter the first couple of weeks. Then later, I tried to give her formula and she wouldn't drink it. There is not reason she can't drink formula because it is nutritious (not as good as breast milk, but it is just fine) Just don't be surprised if she will not take it. Breast milk tastes much better (or so my husband has said) Good luck
2007-09-10 07:28:09 · answer #1 · answered by Starsfan14 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son who is now 14 years old I breast feed until 9 months.
I did the pump while I was at work and he liked both.
I do understand about hating to use the pump back in the day when I use a pump they were very very loud and everyone in my office knew what I was doing. Now I can laugh at it but back then I was really embarrassed. Least now I hear that the pumps are not as loud and do not hurt as bad.
But when I gave him the formula he did stop the breast milk. I think he like that it was different taste.
Good luck If you need any more info please email me.
2007-09-10 12:54:02 · answer #2 · answered by bkamissrike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my daughter was born she didn't have the whole suckling-swallowing coordination thing down so she wasn't getting enough from me. I wasn't aware of this so at her 1 wk check up the doctor told me that I would have to start supplementing with formula while pumping to increase my supply. I started pumping right away and would mix some formula with my milk so that it wouldn't be too hard on her. I mixed for awhile but noticed that she would get bad gas at night. So we started giving her just one bottle of my milk the next bottle with just formula doing this helped her and decreased her gas. She is now 6 months but since I was never able to pump enough for her I stopped pumping and have her just on formula now.
I would suggest that you start mixing the two so she can develop a taste for the formula, slowly increasing the amount of formula to milk. You might have to try different brands to find the right one that suits her. Try one for a few days and if it doesn't work for her within 4-5 days try a different one. We started with Similac Advance then went to Enfamil and now we are with Good Start which works best for her.
Talk to your pediatrician about other concerns though. Good luck...
2007-09-10 13:17:35 · answer #3 · answered by jtp 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Generally, yes. Some babies have intolerances to certain foods that you might eat, or certain ingredients in a formula. It'll take some time to figure out the right formula if this happens, but if you hate pumping that much, you might just have to do it! Of course, breastmilk would be the number one choice (plus pumping while you're away from her will help keep up your supply, and keep you from getting engorged) if it's possible, but there are always circumstances that warrant something different.
What kind of pump are you using? Manual ones can be HORRIBLE, so if it's possible, maybe you could get a different pump? I was lucky enough to have a hospital grade pump loaned to me by my sister-in-law, but if you're not so fortunate, you can buy or rent good pumps like that from most hospitals, or you could buy an electric pump from a store like Target, Walmart or BabiesRUs?
Good luck!
2007-09-10 12:58:12 · answer #4 · answered by twistedscorpio87 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can pump, it will be better for your milk supply. And breast milk is better, and most babies prefer the taste of breast milk, so your baby might not take to the formula. But if you need to give her formula when she is with her sitter, then you can. My son never would take a bottle. Since I was a stay at home mom, I just never made him. When he got old enough for juice and solids I sent that with him if he was going to be at my mom's or something. Mostly, I just fed him before I left and then again as soon as I returned. Of course I wasn't having to leave him for more than a couple of hours. If you have to give formula, it won't hurt the baby, but if you can pump it would be better.
2007-09-10 12:52:40 · answer #5 · answered by kat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can. I did both with both of my kids because i didnt produce enough and then i knew i had to quit soon because i was getting headaches and i didnt want them taking in the medicines that i was taking. So eventually i swithched them over. Its not a problem. Breast feed her and then if she still acts hungry bottle feed her formula. It will fill her up quicker. You may be careful about the formula. She may be alergic to certain kinds so make sure that its something that wont upset her stomach first. The dr can tell you which to use if she has a problem keeping it down.
2007-09-10 12:51:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do both, be sure when makeing the formula it is not made to rich, or you will be changeing her more often, if you know what I mean LOL. You do take a chance that she will like the formula more and not want to breastfeed.
2007-09-10 12:53:51 · answer #7 · answered by Countrygirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She can have both. But remember, the consistency of breast milk is different from formula, and she may choke on it until she gets used to it. Also, try using an electric pump. They are soooooo much nicer.
2007-09-10 13:16:34 · answer #8 · answered by kathy s 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try to pump and freeze the milk...that way you'll always have a supply when you go out and someone has to watch her. To answer you're question. Yes, you can do both. I hated pumping too, but I knew it was best for baby.
2007-09-10 13:00:50 · answer #9 · answered by Lil'Mama 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course they can. Just mis half formula and hald breast milk together in a bottle to get her adjusted. Otherwise her tummy will have problems. Good Luck
2007-09-10 12:49:41 · answer #10 · answered by MiMi ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋