Im due January 4th and am going to Target now to buy Huggies Diapers, rash cream and an air purifier. I would like to buy some sort of formula so if I have baby really early I have some formula...
I don't have any clue what to buy, how much to buy?? Someone please give me a heads up.
2007-11-26 03:16:15 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
You should really wait and buy it after baby is here. At the hospital, they will start your baby on formula (hospitals in my area use Enfamil Lipil: yellow can) But sometimes babies don't do well on it and they switch them to a different formula while they are still in the hospital. Babies are very unpredictable so you really have no idea what kind they are going to need. It is best to wait. The hospital will send you home with some formula to get you through a couple days.. so you wouldn't have to rush to the grocery store and pick some up.
Also I wanted to add that you cannot return or exchange formula to any store and changing a babies formula is not easy and can make them very sick... so please wait ans stick to the one they put him on (unless he's not doing well on it).
2007-11-26 03:31:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Personally, I would hold off on buying formula. When you are at the hospital they will have formula there. And if your hospital is like mine, they will send you home with a couple of boxes of the ready made stuff.
We made the mistake of buying a can of formula. We realized that the kind we got made our daughter gassy and constipated. We ended up having to switch to a gentler brand. Luckily, my sister-in-law had a baby around the same time and was able to use the can we couldn't use.
2007-11-26 03:39:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
RE: Can i feed my newborn puppy human milk? Okay so my dog just gave birth to one puppy last monday. so she is only 3 days old almost four. I have noticed a problem, the mom doesnt let her feed. I have to hold the mom down to let the puppy feed but im not home at all. Ive seen her feed only a couple times but the mom always wines and...
2016-05-26 00:19:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, you will likely receive some not so nice answers about choosing to formula feed. I suggest you simply ignore them. I am a breast feeding advocate and breast fed my own 4 kids, but having been a child care provider for 20 years, I have seen numerous formula fed babies grow up to be perfectly healthy. Being a mom is a hard job and getting flak from other moms about your choices just isn't helpful. If your baby is born really early, he/she will likely be in the NICU for awhile and will be fed the formula the hospital provides. They may recommend you try to pump breast milk for a while as preemies benefit immensely from mother's milk. If you are not having any medical issues it is unlikely your baby will come really early. If you will be formula feeding, the hospital will provide all the formula your baby needs while in the hospital. Regardless if you breast feed or formula feed, formula is provided in ample quantities with the baby's supplies plus sample cans are sent home and you may even get some samples in the mail. Everything in your baby's bassinet at the hospital can be brought home with you. Many people simply continue to feed their newborn the type of formula provided for them in the hospital. There is actually little need to do much stocking up. Your pediatrician will also be able to guide you through the myriad of types of infant formula available and will also likely be able to supply you with some sample cans as well. Some babies take a bit of time to find the formula that fits their needs and doesn't cause excessive spitting, gas, or crying. So, for that reason, you may want to hold off on buying formula now and wait to see what they offer your baby at the hospital and how he/she does with that. If breast feeding is completely out of the question for you, there are numerous types of formula to choose from that provide adequate nutrition for proper growth and development. I suggest saving your money and not buying any rash cream. Most babies don't need it in the early weeks of life. Frequent diaper changes, common because baby eats frequently, will prevent most normal diaper rashes and if your baby develops anything more serious your doctor will recommend a course of treatment. You also may want to start out with just a couple packages of diapers to have on hand and wait until you see how big your baby is and how fast he/she grows. Diapers are a big expense and you don't want to have too many packages of a size that your baby may grow out of quickly or have too many of a larger size when you really still need the smaller size longer than you thought.
2007-11-26 04:44:38 · answer #4 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
I would wait on buying any formula in bulk or anything. You can start by buying enfamil or similac or goodstart with DHA and ARA.
I advise not buying a ton of it because you dont know if your baby will use standard formula, he/she may need soy or another type.
the hospital should give you a started set with some formula that will last a few days.
My son goes through a BIG can of the nestle goodstart with natural cultures (to support a healthy immune system) each week! (thats $30 a can!!)
2007-11-26 03:21:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 2⤋
Talk to the La La Leche League or a lactation consultant.
I was set to formula feed my baby too because I was so sure that I wouldn't be able to breast feed, but when consulting with them and the lactation consultant at the hospital, I found out I can.
Hopefully you find out that you can breastfeed too (or at least pump milk to give to the baby in a bottle) so that the baby (and you) can get all the health benefits that can't be found in formula.
If you plan on bottle feeding you need to buy bottles. Look at customer reviews and decide what you think is best.
If you should have the baby early, the doctors at the hospital will encourage you to breastfeed (obviously) so you don't have to worry about that in the hospital.
And if you absolutely cannot breastfeed (as determined by the lactation consultant and your doctor) they will provide formula in the hospital.
My hospital provides Enfamil Lipil Milk Based Formula with Iron.
If you really feel the need to have formula in the house, just look for a can of formula that contains iron, DHA and ARA.
And check the expiration date!
Good luck!
2007-11-26 03:33:27 · answer #6 · answered by badtzgurl420 1 · 5⤊ 4⤋
Its hard to say some babies dont take well to all kinds of milk and its not good to use different kinds. So I would almost wait on the milk. Because im not sure but i dont think you can return milk whether it has been opened or not. But all babies are different.
2007-11-26 03:30:01 · answer #7 · answered by kindra1988 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont buy any yet. the hospital will start baby on formula use what they start you and dont worry you will be given plenty for a few days have your ride home after delivery stop at the store and grab some more
no point buying any yet stores dont take it back once sold. your baby may have an allergy and you cant know that until the baby arrives
2007-11-26 04:01:26 · answer #8 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I bought the Good Start Natural Cultures before the baby was born so I would be ready too...
And NO, the hospital does not tell you what to feed your baby. They TRIED to give me Enfamil, but I told them I was using Good Start and they got it for me.
Just buy one can right now, to be ready. When the baby is here and they use it without any troubles, then you can go buy more!
2007-11-26 04:37:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
usually the hospital provides you with a diaper bag and samples of formula.
check out enfamil and simlac they give you a receipt to take to the hospital for a free bag.
2007-11-26 03:28:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋