feeding a baby?

Question

How would you breastfeed sometimes but pump so someone else can watch the baby if u have to go somewhere? How does this work wont it mess up the schedule?

Answer 1

ive fed the baby on one side and pumped the other (at the same time or right after). then on the next feeding, switch. you will have to accumulate milk over time. if you pump when the baby needs to eat, its just gonna cry til you give it the bottle that you just pumped. milk works with supply and demand. if you pump and the baby drinks a lot, then you will get more milk. so drain both breasts and like 2-3 hours later, you will fill back up. it takes a while but its worth it. dont try to do it right before you go out, unless thats all you can do. you probably wont get much so try to do it several times. when you feel the milk coming in, pump then. you get more when you're full and it wants to come out. ive gotten 4 and 5 oz. when ive done it while i was full. then if you're going back to work, you can get an electric pump, and pump when you need to, and store it in a cooler or work fridge until you can get home freeze it or refrigerate it. medela has a dual electric pump and it comes with the little cooler and ice packs. its black and looks like a big purse or something so you can be discreet. good luck. its not as hard as it seems. :-). let me know if you have any other questions.

Answer 2

No, it will not mess up the feeding schedule. It will assist in you not being tied down to a little one 24/7. Trust me, I breastfed for 7 months, and I had to begin pumping in order to run errands, and go back to work. The easiest way to begin will be to have someone else give the baby a bottle, b/c he or she may not accept it from you right away since you are the (source of all foods) for the moment. Eventually it will become easier for you. Bottle feeding is not difficult for the baby to get used to. Try Avent bottles, I found them to work very well for me. The main thing to do is make sure you pump as often as needed(when your breasts feel full and heavy) to keep your supply up. Try and do it as long as possible because it is so good for your baby's health and overall well-being.

Answer 3

Find the La Leche League in your area and ask for their support. You can pump or express the milk and save it for the baby, but many moms get a little discouraged doing this. Nature made our breasts for feeding our babies, so it is not easy to simply pump, fill a bottle, and take off without the baby in your arms for an extended period of time. Your breasts will "tell" you so, believe me.

It's not dangerous to pump or express and save the milk for your baby, but it's a little uncomfortable to go without nursing for more than a few hours. You need some support from other mothers who have gone through what you are going through. Get some nursing pads, get a pump, learn how to express it without a pump (I found that to be the best way), and then go have yourself some "me" time...you deserve it!

Answer 4

Introduction
Don't let the fear of not being able to feed your baby properly deter you from camping. Follow these simple steps and enjoy the great outdoors.

Things You'll Need
Baby Bottle Nipples
Baby Bottles
Pacifiers
High Chairs
Baby Food
Baby Formulas
Bottled Water
Rice Cereal
Antibacterial Soaps
Baby Spoons
Coolers

Steps
1Step OneConsider using prepared rather than powdered formula if you are bottle-feeding - no mixing or refrigeration is required, and cleanliness is assured.
2Step TwoBring distilled, bottled water to mix powdered formula.
3Step ThreeBreast-feeding? Just find a comfortable spot.
4Step FourStore sterilized bottles, nipples or pacifiers in new, sealable plastic bags; this will help keep them clean until you're ready to use them.
5Step FiveDiscard half-eaten portions of formula or baby food rather than saving them for later; bacteria will grow in them quickly if proper storage conditions aren't available.
6Step SixIf your baby is already eating solids, bring food that's easy to mix or prepare and doesn't require refrigeration. Powdered rice cereal, fruit that you can peel and mash, or vegetables from your own dinner all work well.
7Step SevenBe sure to bring a cooler and lots of ice so you can safely store formula and other foods.
Tips & Warnings
If you're nursing a baby who likes to eat frequently, use a sling to nurse. This will allow you to nurse anywhere, even on the move, and will leave your hands free for other things.
Bring some antibacterial soap or a hand sanitizer to use before you prepare your baby's meals.
If your baby eats solid foods, bring a portable high chair that you can clip onto a picnic table.
Bring the right utensils! Be sure to throw in at least one baby-size spoon if your baby is eating solid food.
Avoid introducing new foods on a camping trip, in case of an allergic reaction. Be especially wary of known allergens such as nuts and some berries.
If you are warming bottles or solid foods over a campfire, check carefully for hot spots that could burn your baby's mouth.

Answer 5

How old is the baby? He/She should let whoever is watching them know they are hugry by crying or fussing. If they arent the crying type, have whoever is watching them try at their usually feeding time. It shouldnt mess anything up. Just make sure you are pumping enough, to keep your milk supply up. Congrats on the little one!

Answer 6

No it wont mess the schedule up just have the baby sitter feed your baby at the same times you feed your baby.

Answer 7

You pump the milk, keep it in the freezer. Then you feed right before you go out. While you're gone the babysitter can feed the breastmilk.

Good luck!

Answer 8

As long as you pump as least as often as you would feed, just so you can keep up your milk production. Then you can freeze it (keeps for a few months) or refrigerate (keeps for a few days).

Answer 9

Not if the baby goes to sleep at the usual time.

Answer 10

First off, a baby shouldn't be fed on a schedule. Babies need to be nursed on cue.

http://llli.org/FAQ/schedule.html

Here's some info. on pumping:

http://llli.org/NB/NBpumping.html