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Supplementing with Formula?
I am going to speak with her ped about our results with her absolute refusal of formula. I will not force her to drink it as she has such an adverse ...
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- Just encouraging you that your daughter may be fine without supplementing. Breastmilk is so rich in everything. If you want to reconsider if this is really necessary...
- Try the carnation formula. My neice had the same situation and it was the only formula that worked for her. It is also less expensive, but provides the same nutrutio...
- Hi - we went through the same exact thing at our 9 month check up- our little guy is exclusively breastfed and was getting 3 solid food meals a day, but his percentile...
Flavoring for Alimentum Formula to Make It Taste Better?
It could just be that with the hotter wheather she doesn't feel like drinking formula. I personally wouldn't force it if she is eatting well otherwise. ...
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- Hi there. I had the same problem with Nutramigen (a different elemental formula). Elemental formuals taste horrible! I found that if I warmed the bottle, I had more su...
- Sounds like her taste buds are developing and she just does not like it! Perhaps your Dr. can suggest another option.
- Mix baby food with it. Try applesauce or bananas.
High Allergy Baby- Is Neocate Formula Ok?
Aug 15, 2009 ... has anyone had any bad reactions to Neocate formula? i have a baby .... Health Organization Breastfeeding Task Force Guidelines and read the ...
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- Lots of great advice here and I agree. Keep breastfeeding and if you need to use a formula use the Neocate (sounds just like a doctor who will also tell you that vacci...
- I would continue breastfeeding for sure!!!! It is always the best!!!! You are doing the right thing. Doctors dont' know everything. I hope you are not vaccinating this...
- I'm sure that having a very limited diet is a pain for you, but it sounds like you're wanting to just continue breastfeeding. I would stick with it, if you're baby is...
4 Month Old Refusing Formula (Not Breatfeeding)
But I also feel horrible depriving her of baby food and TRYING to FORCE her to eat formula. I've done that a few days in a row and she never increased her ...
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- The reason for her denial of formula could be for innocent reasons: She wants "real" food instead. OR for more serious reasons: She has reflux and it doesn't cause her...
- M., I know you are going to get a LOT of different responses on this one. I personally experienced the same as you with my guy refusing formula and getting about 12 o...
- Have you tried using a different nipple? There are diff. stages and she may not be getting it quick enough so she gives up. But if she is eating well and she is stil...
Formula and Schedules
Oct 5, 2009 ... fed on demand in 3 answers to four hours on formula and every two ... hungry and spit it out when they arent Dont force feed himher As long ...
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- Hi P., I would suggest heading to the book store and picking up the book Babywise. It is a great scheduling book that helps you get your baby to sleep through the ...
- Hi P., My kids ate every three to four hours on formula and every two to three on breastmilk. We fed on demand, but it was still about the same time difference. B...
- We fed on demand (I only breastfed until 5 months old) and she seemed to feed about every 2-3 hours. At nighttime it was longer, but about every 3 to 4. Schedules ar...
10 Week Old Not Pooping
Check to see if the formula has iron. If so, change to a different formula. Don' t give him anything to try to force it unless you speak to your doctor. ...
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- Check to see if the formula has iron. If so, change to a different formula. Don't give him anything to try to force it unless you speak to your doctor. A suppositor...
- If you are worried enough to ask us then you definately should be asking your doctor.
- My oldest son had a similar phase for a couple of months. He actually got up to 8-10 days without pooping, but didn't seem bothered or uncomfortable. Our wonderful p...
I Can't Get Him to Eat from a Spoon
Each child will take to solids at their own pace - no need to rush because they get all their nutrients from breastmilk or formula. Don't force it if he's ...
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- Every baby is different and many don't have even a remote interest in food/solids (including cereal) until much later. Breastmilk/formula is more than sufficient now. ...
- had to laugh! I didn't even start my kids on solids until 6 mos. Give him his own spoon all the time and both of you do spoon time! Lighten up! Laugh. Give him ...
- Why is he on cereal or any food at only 5 months? He only needs breast milk or formula for the first 11-12 minths, not even watered down juice or water! Try him later ...
Formula Feeding and Solids
I think it is worse to try to force feed her the same amount of formula. That could lead to food issues later. Your daughter will tell you when she is full. ...
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- Since she is 6 months old, try having her drink out of a straw or a sippy cup.
- My daughter once she started eating solids did not tolerate her formula. We switched her to a soy based instead of milk based & she drank it all up. A few months lat...
- We had the same problem with our daughter. Our pediatrician was adamant that the breast milk (we didn't use formula until she was almost a year) was more important th...
Transitioning Baby from Breast Milk to Formula...
I didn't force him to eat, but I just kept offering it to him even though he ... I definitely think that mixing half formula and half breast milk will work. ...
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- J., Yes. When I weaned my daughter I would replace one ounce each week with formula. I did this until she was drinking a full 8 ounce bottle of formula then she w...
- Hello J., I have three boys that I breastfed, and all were a little different when it came time to wean. But, in general, I added a small amount of formula to the br...
- i did mine different i started out w/ the night time bottle and made it a full formula bottle at first and then when she got to eatting foods i nursed in the morn then...
Formula Fed Baby--switching Formulas
It would also help the tax payers...can't believe they don't force WIC to be .... Try the Target brand formula. It's literally half the cost of similac and ...
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- breast milk is free, its not too late for her to contact LLL and still lactate and pump!
- Try the Target brand formula. It's literally half the cost of similac and very similar. My daughter had no issues switching to it.
- I guess WIC is different in all states. but in response to those in NE I am a WIC participant and in NE and all I had to do was tell them what kind of formula i wanted...
