Introducing the odd formula feed

[mama2b]

Yesterday my oh had to give Lucas a bottle of aptimel formula (ready mixed in carton) as I was a bridesmaid so I was out of house from 8am and didn't see them until 1.30pm and I hadn't been able to express enough milk.

My oh said he took the formula no problems so that is good but I am not planning on introducing it on a regular basis for a couple of months yet but I was wondering if every now and again we need to give him FF is that ok or it should it begiven on a regular basis not given here and there iykwim ?

Also is formula milk supposed to smell ? Its smells so rough ! Yuk

BTW If anyone is ever thinking of being a bridesmaid and breastfeeding......don't do it, complete nightmare !!!!!

 

[Mervs Mum]

If you do it every now and again on a 'random' basis, your supply shoudnt be affected

 

[charlieann]

im due to get married next month and will be taking a couple of cartons of formula just in case he drinks all ive expressed, as i dont imagine it'll be easy getting in and out the dress to feed him.
ive given him formula once before (doc wrongly told me i couldnt bf on antibiotics, mw told me he was wrong the next day). he would only drink it when i wasnt in room and was a bit sick after (dunno if was cuz we didnt wind him properly or he didnt like it)

 

[lillysmum]

if its done every now and again it shouldn't harm your supply. I take it you were uncomfortable for the day

 

[Hope22]

Nothing wrong with giving formula from time to time as needed IMO and IME. And yes, formula STINKS. Breast milk is basically odourless and tastes sweet; it baffles me that something designed to approximate it can smell so disgusting! It must taste good though, babies seem to enjoy it

 

[mama2b]

Thanks everyone

Yes i was uncomfortable, my boobs were HUGE as his feed times got all messed up and when i did feed him i had to take my dress off which was a major task, it was like a sprinkler system going off as i had that much milk !!!

 

[Gwizz]

My LO takes a formula feed in the evening (SMA) at about 11pm ish and has done since about 3 weeks old (OH wanted to be more involved lol). My supply hasnt changed as yet - but I do get really full in the morning because of that 'missed' feed. He is starting to want alot more lately but is currently on a spurt!

He also has solely formula when grandma has him for the night.

xxxxxx

 

[ellismum]

Ellis has a formula feed after his bath and if I am out and have not got enough EBM (Those cartons are a godsend, I keep some in my changing bag along with some sterile bottles I got in Wilko's just in case!!) It doesn't effect my milk supply as I do it regulary. I did read somewhere that if you stick to the same time fot the feed your boobies adjust.