adding extra formula to bottle...

Married2003

MIL is telling DH to thicken the formula so DS can sleep longer and won't be hungry frequently.  I don't feel safe adding extra formula and some of MIL advice invalid because she is basing this on her 6 month old granddaughter.  (hello, my LO is only 1month)  So I did some research and found this...has anyone used it?  What do you think.  I'll call the pedi later for their opinion but thought I'd as you ladies first.  Thanks.

https://www.enfamil.com/app/iwp/enfamil/productDetail.do?dm=enf&id=-12261&iwpst=B2C&ls=0&csred=1&r=3451897614

lmpdjc

I haven't personally used it, but my SIL tried it and said it didn't change anything, her baby still ate just as frequently.

aubreysmom1

Do not do this! Mix bottles as directed- otherwise you can make your LO sick.          

storybooklove

mix as directed! LO can get sick and constipated. it's not going to help them sleep better etc.

justblessed

I wouldn't add extra formula. That does not sound right at all to me.

almostabuck

You should never do this, regardless of age. The balance of formula to water is just right as directed. If you add extra formula, the child can get dehydrated. If you add extra water, they won't get enough nutrients.

What your MIL may be referring to is adding cereal to the bottle. I wouldn't do this either because it is not save for newborns, but at 6 months, it's ok to do - especially for babies who spit up a lot or have reflux issues.

almostabuck

Check with your pedi about the formula you linked, but it should be ok since it is formulated to be thicker. You are right not to DIY on the formula thickening.

KYmama9286

We add formula to DS's bottles per our pedi's instructions but we do it for a calorie boost since my LO is so tiny--our pedi calculated out specific amounts for us to use and was very adament that we closely watch the amount we put in each bottle b/c as pp said too much can cause some serious digestion issues--for each bottle DS has we are essentially adding 24 extra calories with the formula, that being said he does not go longer between feedings I wouldnt fortify your milk w/ anything unless directed by your pedi for medical reasons

mrsfox1369

Do not mix extra formula in the bottle.. you can get a really gassy and constipated baby. As with the formula you linked unless you buy a 3 month nipple your baby will never get it out of the regular standard newborn nipples. I tried it on my 3 month old before I bought new nipples for her and she couldn't even get it out it was so thick. I bought the 3 month nipple and it easily came out but with that I would worry she'd get too much at one time and possibly choke [DD did when she realized how fast formula came out these new nipples]

Anyways DD was so close to STTN I decided hey I'd give it a try.. it doesn't work. She still woke up at 7 am every morning for a feeding.. and she does no matter what formula I use. If you as your ped she's going to tell you your baby is too young to be STTN and he needs to be waking up for those feedings. That formula can cause him to sleep straight through the night but you have to keep in mind that bottle only has the same nutrients and what not as a regular bottle of formula.. so if he's only taking one bottle at night when he should be taking 3 or 4 he'll miss out on all those nutrients he needs which can affect his height and weight...