Ftm/formula suggestions

firsttimemom-24

Im a first time mom and due in January 16th. Boyfriend and I found out we’re having a baby girl. I am planning on breastfeeding, but if for some reason I can’t breastfeed for long and need to switch then I’ll switch to formula. Does anyone have any suggestions for formula brand?

knottiede909e8acfa88671

Hi! Congratulations! It's great that you are thinking of breastfeeding, and also have a "back up plan". Do you have any breastfeeding support in your area? This would be a great place to start, if you feel like things aren't going as you expected. As much as we'd like to think that breastfeeding comes easily and naturally, it's a learning process for you and baby! See if you can find a lactation counselor, usually there are several groups if you look for them (either based out of the hospital or in the community). I love these groups, the counselor is usually very supportive and it's so nice to meet other mom's going through similar things, I'm still friends with some of the moms I met and our kids play together! As far as what type of formula, each baby is different, so I wouldn't recommend stocking up now, just in case baby can't have a cow's milk one, or needs a different type of formula. You will get plenty of samples mailed to you, if you join the formula company's mailings. Personally, after breastfeeding, I just used the store brand/Costco brand formula, once I knew my baby could tolerate it. Formula is so expensive!