Community› The Bump Month Clubs› May 2012 Moms
May 2012 Moms
New Discussion

Possibly a really dumb question from a FTM...

Jess & DrewJess & Drew member
in May 2012 Moms
For those of us who aren't BFing for whatever reason (can't, won't, etc) does the hospital typically provide formula for the baby? It makes sense that they would provide formula, but I don't want to assume they will.
Photobucket
Report Reply to Post

Re: Possibly a really dumb question from a FTM...

  • Somethingclever25Somethingclever25 member
    Yes they provide it while you are there and usually send a few little bottles home with you.
    Baby #3 on its way!BabyFruit Ticker
    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • Camille0508Camille0508
    Yes, they do.  I don't know what kind... I just remember with DS when I was having trouble with BFing, they would supplement with formula for me and I never even thought about it.
    BabyName Ticker BabyFruit Ticker Baby Slings at Nurtured Family
    Report Reply
  • mrsbecky07mrsbecky07 member
    Do you mean while the baby is in the hospital?  I assume most hospitals do - mine does.
    Lilypie First Birthday tickers
    Report Reply
  • mrskinsler04mrskinsler04 member
    I know ours did but if there is a brand you know you want to use you might want to bring it. One hospital used one brand the other used another leading brand. I just used what they used at the hospital, I think it was Enfamil. It was the pre mixed too which I LOVED. I used it until she was about 9 months then went to powder.
    BabyFruit Ticker BabyName Ticker
    Report Reply
  • Jess & DrewJess & Drew member
    Thanks. I was reading another board and they were talking about what to pack to go to the hospital. Most women were talking about BF'ing supplies and it got me thinking. I assumed they would provide formula during the hospital stay, but assuming doesn't always work out for me. I could just see us showing up with nothing to feed our baby.
    Photobucket
    Report Reply
  • IsaacAIsaacA member

    Yes. Don't buy ANY formula until after you have the baby either.

    They will use the basic kind, but if your baby has problems with it, then they can try different kinds.

    They will also send you home with little disposable bottles and nipples.
    And diapers that are left over from the pack they open for your baby.

    image  image
    image   image


    May Flowers Spreadsheet

    Report Reply
  • Tippy05Tippy05 member
    I'd call and check.  I think some of the hospitals (at least near me) are talking about not giving any more formula away starting this year. 
    Report Reply
  • Jess & DrewJess & Drew member
    imageIsaacA:

    Yes. Don't buy ANY formula until after you have the baby either.

    They will use the basic kind, but if your baby has problems with it, then they can try different kinds.

    They will also send you home with little disposable bottles and nipples.
    And diapers that are left over from the pack they open for your baby.

    Good point. Thank you!

    Photobucket
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"