can I give formula 1 time while I go to a wedding

[stomp110]

Iv been invited to a wedding reception would it be ok to drop feeds between 6-11 to attend it?
Shes never had formula before?
My supply is really Low and wont be able to pump enough to keep her happily while im gone...

Any ideas?

 

[Kelskiii]

I had to supplement with formula sometimes due to loss of weight & LO not gaining weight till 6wks. Luckily LO took to a bottle straight away but some babies don't. It might be worth trying LO with a bottle before the wedding night.

Also you can pump little amounts & store them together in a freezer. I pump once after morning feed or if LO sleeps for a long period, I only get 30ml/1oz but it builds up over the days.

 

[kmr1763]

Like pp said I would not wait til the night of the event to try her on formula. But one bottle here and there should not effect your supply. In fact, I plan on introducing formula (it's too much of a hassle to pump for the FEW times I plan on going out to pump) in tiny amounts, like one ounce in the bottle, so she can adjust to both bottle and formula.

 

[sheldonsmommy]

I agree that maybe trying the bottle beforehand would be a good idea.

Also, I always pump when lo eats so my supply stays the same as what he would eat. I'm sure one time won't do any harm though.

 

[halullat]

Again I agree that trying first would be a good idea, my LO is hopeless at bottle feeding, it goes in his mouth and then gets pushed out the sides, he chokes all the time and makes a horrendous gasping noise. Just so you'll know what to expect, your LO will probably be absolutely fine but it would be good to know what to expect!

 

[halullat]

Also, it is probably a good idea to make sure you have slow flow teats x

 

[AP]

I found medela calma teats worked well, or MAM or NUK.

I wouldn't wait til the event to try formula - sometimes they can't stand the taste of it.

I would just pump little amounts and freeze til then, and if you are really struggling, add it to formula. I found mixing the milks helped with the taste