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Feeding Schedule
Do you substitute formula when you are not breast feeding? This is my suggestion . .... Just How Much Is Enough for a Month Old Newborn? ...
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- You are doing fine.....your son's status sounds very healthy.
- Hello B.! I have a 3 year old and a four month old. It is so hard to breastfeed because you never really know how much they are getting! It sounds like your little one...
- Babies are great at regulating themselves, if he wants more he'll let you know. If he's done, he will stop eating. As long as you're watching him for cues, and he's gr...
Carnation/Nestle Good Start Formula
For the last 5 weeks I have been feeding my newborn Carnation/Nestle Good Start Formula (the green can...) And my newborn has very smelly and dark green ...
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- I certainly think it could be the formula. I have tried 3 different ones for my son and each one has changed his BM significantly. Is it the new good start green ca...
- Yes. Most likely the Good Start. Both my boys were put on this formula to help with digestion issues and the BM's are dark green and much more smelly than with other f...
- My son tried Carnation for one can. He had gas all the time (and it smelled!), so I went back to Enfamil. Just don't do the store brands. The nutrition looks the sa...
Baby Won't Take a Bottle
I have supplemented occasionally with formula or breast milk in a bottle since she was born with ... baby will not take bottle · bottle feeding newborn baby ...
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- I totally understand. I really hope it gets better soon. Try warming the nipple of the bottle. You could heat up water in a cup and then warm the nipple in that water...
- We had the same problem with my son! After trying several different bottles/nipples, I got a nipple with a larger hole and that worked better for him, but he would on...
- You have gotten alot of good advice, but I just have to say Kudos to your husband for being such an invested dad to think about the medicine dropper and take the time ...
Ok to Breast Milk Thru Bottlr and Formula Feed?
How often is she eating with breast milk It is normal to feed frequently with a newborn on breastmilk My daughter ate every 2 hours until she was about 6 ...
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- Congrats on the new baby! Aren't they precious! Yes, you are doing the right thing. If you can't breast feed the regular way that is fine bottles will work just as wel...
- New stuff added to reply: In case I hadn't put everyone to sleep with my original post (yes, I know I can go on a bit!) I thought of something else I wanted to say....
- Hi A., I have an 11 month old little girl. I breast fed her for the first three months. Towards the end of the third month my milk supply wasn't enough to fill her ...
Help - Started Feeding Baby Formula and He Has Constipation
He has been weened off breastfeeding and has been formula feeding with soy for 2 weeks. ... newborn baby constipation · soy baby formula · Baby Mother ...
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- We called my son "the constipation kid". As of when he turned 5 weeks old he was miserable with constipation. We would put a "splash" of prune juice in his bottle th...
- A.: I am now the Mother of a 17 year old! (my niece sent me this link to see an article of interest and I happened to see your post). Without meaning to pry, I could...
- There are 2 good options. One is Karo syrup in the bottle. You'll have to experiment - I found one spoonful per day (I put it in a bottle I knew would be finished co...
Formula/Breast Feeding
Now that I am just formula feeding we are all much happier. ..... told that you shouldn't do it until the 4th week of life (it will confuse your newborn). ...
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- Hi S., I am a big supporter of breast feeding and a Mom to my almost-3-year-old daughter, Ava. I know that what you are going through is a challenge, but I want to te...
- I would suggest pumping your milk. Breast feeding really is the best source of nutrition for a baby. That way at least you know how much she is eating at one time. ...
- Hi S. congratulations on your bundle of joy. first off i would continue with the breast feeding for as long as possible. the longer you do it the better it is for the...
My Son Won't Take His Bottle Anymore
... niece had trouble with reflux and they switched her to soy formula which helped but I think your Dr would ..... bottle feeding newborns · ounces gallon ...
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- Hi A., I'm also a 27yr. old 1st time mom and have a 12 month old son, he's pretty much the opposite when it comes to a sippy cup, not a huge fan but one thing that he...
- I'd try a straw cup. My daughter never took a sippy cup. I think it was too different than the bottle. She took a straw cup right away. If it lasts more than a few...
- We went through this with out son, too - we were never able to go back to the bottle when this happened. The sippy cup eventually worked, coupled with nursing when mo...
Taking Forever to Feed My Newborn!!
Most formula fed babies can go three hours between feeds. ... Newborns are just sleepy. I used to feed my kids in just their diaper and have a cold ...
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- Unfortunately this can be quite normal. Not very convenient, though. If he is gaining weight as he should and eating what the doctor says he should, you don't need t...
- Something is not right if its taking that long to feed. It should NEVER take longer than 30 minutes to feed a baby because once they past the 30 minute mark they are u...
- Try feeding him in just a diaper--like the other post said, if he is too warm he'll fall asleep. And maybe even wait an extra 30 min to feed him (if he's not fussing) ...
Best Formula for Severe Gas and Spit-up?
Newborns need to be burped at least every ounce or so. So that is 4 burps in a 4oz bottle. I don't care if they are .... Next question: Formula Feeding Help ...
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- Have you tried nursing? Formulas are harder to digest.
- My son needed Enfamil A.R. It greatly reduces the spit up. The best thing you can do for the gas is burp more often. My son had a great ability to hold in his bubbles....
- I would suggest a naturopath to see if he is allergic to formula. Also to make sure the gas isn't something else. Can you give him breast milk until you know more?
Breast Feeding and Formula Feeding??
Breast Feeding and Formula Feeding?? Is it safe to both breast feed & formula feed a newborn baby?? 3 moms found this helpful. Helpful? ...
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- Hi, I breastfeed almost exclusively for the first 4 months and then went to all formula at that time. I gave about 1 formula bottle a day after about 3-4 weeks and my...
- I had my first in 1962 and I had a very progressive pediatritian. He told me to substitute one feeding a day with formula from the first and to change which time of t...
- I would breast feed exclusively for the first three months and then SLOWLY add formula. My baby had trouble latching on initially and I didn't want to jeopardize nursi...
