Adding formula to breastmilk

hatchsar

So I am switching to formula and I plan on adding formula to bottled breastmilk my question is how. Do I just add the the powder or powder and water?

LaylaPartDeux

My first instinct would be to make the formula like you normally would (using water) & then mix breastmilk into it.

mindymaske

make formula separately with water and then mix with the amount of bm you want. DO NOT just add to bm. Also don't mix the 2 together until you are ready to feed.

hatchsar

Thank you

g8trkim

Make the formula according to the directions then add the breastmilk. If you don't use water it will be too thick and concentrated. I would say phase it in, like 3/4 BM and 1/4 formula for a couple days, the 1/2 and 1/2, then 1/4 BM and 3/4 formula. You could switch cold turkey and LO will be fine, but it may ease the transition a little.

kalette

I would probably give them separately. If your lo doesn't finish the bottle will you feel badly about the wasted BM?