Breastfeeding

BM/Formula

I'm not big on the idea of BFing exclusively since we'd like to do another embryo transfer when Baby G is about 6 months old, so I would like to use a mixture of BM and formula so we can slowly change to formula exclusively around 3 months.  Please recommend your formula brand.  Should I start with a sensitive?  Thanks!
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Re: BM/Formula

  • Legally, all formula is equally nutritious. I would start with a generic brand (like Target or Costco) because of price and go from there. I would also encourage you to breastfeed exclusively for the first 2-4 weeks because of the massive benefits of being EBF - it's really beneficial in those early days for immune function, allergy avoidance, lower incidence of intestinal infections. It also lays down a full supply for you so that all your options are open.
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