can I supplement formula occassionally?

bonnin507 · July 2010

Right now I BF & pump. When we run errands, go out to eat, etc. we always bring a bottle, but it's not always easy keeping it cold then being able to warm it up quickly. I've considered using formula on these occassions because everything can be kept @ room temp but not sure how DD will do w/ formula or if it's a bad idea to use it so sporatically.

arlegs · July 2010

You can substitute formula whenever you want--the baby just may not like it. Especially if they've never had it before. Could you pump that day a few hours before you know you're going to be out? then you don't have to worry about heating it up (just keep at room temp).

dawnauci · July 2010

When I went back to work my pumping couldn't keep up w/ my baby's feedings at my mom's, so she'd supplement w/ formula...even though I didn't like her doing this, I had no choice...I've come to accept it...baby was fine. A lac consultant told my friend that Gerber Good Start formula was most like breastmilk...not sure if this is true.

ncbelle · July 2010

You can but if you don't pump to make it up, your supply will likely drop.

Not to be pushy but why don't you just breastfeed her when you are out?

ScottiesLilHottie · July 2010

If you are only going to be out and about for a few hours, there is no reason to keep the breastmilk cold. It will be fine. Otherwise, you could bring along a thermos of hot/warm water to stick the bottle into when you're ready to use it. I personally would not want to stick the occassional bottle of formula in for any reason unless it was for some kind of medical necessity, but that's just me. Formula is different on the tummy than breastmilk.

Grk_Natasha · July 2010

Prince Lionheart makes a portable bottle warmer. It's like a gel pack that heats up.

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