Giving LO "The Occasional FF"?

[Jemima]

DH and I would like to leave Poppy with my mum overnight during Christmas and probably the odd afternoon as well. I am having trouble pumping sufficient BM to get the amount necessary for these occasions.

Can anyone point any of the problems I may encounter should I offer her formula during these times? Sorry, I can't think straight today - v. tired!

Thanks.

 

[Mervs Mum]

I left emergency formula when I left Hebe recently and it didnt need to be used!! I thought I wouldnt get enough together but I did. I dont know what potential problems you'd have - on the occasions that Hebe's had formula she's been fine so you may have none! x

 

[bambino]

I have just gone back to the occasional BF and after chatting to health visitor, she advised me that mixing isn;t a big deal. I only want to BF in the evenings so she said thats fine to use formula in the day. I think if you have established BF then giving formula will be fine.

 

[ryder]

I would give her a bit each day to get used to it as it could cause constipation if you just give it to her once. It may not though, you never know.

 

[Jemima]

Thanks girls. What about any problems it may cause for me? Will it reduce my supply if I don't feed her for, say 24 hours?

x

 

[Mervs Mum]

You'll need to pump hun if you're thinking of going a while.

Last sunday I went out for lunch/shopping and was drinking. Now I didnt pump while I was out (12pm till about 7pm) but I did pump when I got in and chucked it away. My supply was fine the next day. 24hrs might be a bit different coz you'll need to pump a few times I'd say or you're gonna get engorged at the very least.