I am EBF but I would like to start giving her some formula at different times (she is 5 weeks old today). She will take a bottle of expressed breast milk but I tried to give her formula and she looks at me in disgust (I guess she's smart because I don't think it tastes that great) but I need a break! I have been EBF my 20 month old for almost two years and now I have a newborn and I'm worn out. I want to use some formula. I am trying the Similac. Anybody know of one that tastes any better or anything I can do to try to get her to drink it?
Trish
Equivocal
12-17-2007, 07:30 PM
My DD wouldn't take Similac or Enfamil, but would take Good Start quite happily. :dunno: She had to be supplemented at 5 weeks, because my supply was low and she was showing signs of dehydration and malnourishment... and even with her being as hungry as she probably was... she wouldn't swallow the Enfamil or Similac, so I think that says something. :goodvibes:
My suggestion would be to try Good Start and see if she takes that.
We also started out my DD on the liquid kind (we were mixing it with expressed breast milk in a bottle... starting when she was 6 weeks and just stopping when she was just over 4 months old) and she spit up a fair amount... we switched her over to the powder and she spits up much, much less.
staceyroo77
12-17-2007, 07:41 PM
When I work at the children's hospital the infants that were on Good Start didn't tolerate Similac or Enfamil as well. The hospital received a lot of it's formula as donations, the only one they actually had to purchase was Good Start, therefore it wasn't as available. It seemed to me whenever we substituted Similac in place of Good Start, the infants were spitting up more.
mama2iliana
12-17-2007, 07:48 PM
could you mix in a little formula with mostly breastmilk to help her get used to the taste and then continue adding more formula?
you might want to consult a professional to see if that is OK
MarinesFamily5
12-17-2007, 07:52 PM
mix expressed Bmilk and the formula..
worked on my DD... she was picky
i am having a similar problem but my DS but doesn't like the bottle itself, he doesn't care whats in it
pbresolin
12-18-2007, 08:15 AM
Thanks. I'll try mixing some BM with the formula and see what happens. I have the Similac now but I can try something different if this doesn't work.
krickison
12-21-2007, 12:00 AM
I have the opposite problem, my DD wont take Breast milk from a bottle. She will however take formula. If you would like to try the good start you can sign up at Nestle for the good start package I think its called, anyways you get a free backpack diaper bag, with a bottle and a can of formula and some other samples from nestle. I donated my good start because I didnt plan on using formula that much and the powder would have gone bad before I used it all. Anyways, it is a great way to try it without putting out more money, especialy if your baby wont take it. HTH
onelil2lil3lilpiglets
12-28-2007, 11:03 AM
mix expressed Bmilk and the formula..
worked on my DD... she was picky
i am having a similar problem but my DS but doesn't like the bottle itself, he doesn't care whats in it
:yeahthat: i also found with mine that if i started him on the breast then switched to the bottle he would take the bottle...but not unless i switched...he would also take some mixed formula/ebm....i had the mix from half and half for a couple days, then 1/4 ebm for a couple days, then straight formula and it worked well for us :) we also found that the platex nurser nipples worked the best for us :)
hollydlr
01-06-2008, 04:51 PM
Have you thought of looking for someone to donate expressed BM to you? That can be costly though...
Here's a recipe for making your own formula that she might like better:
http://www.westonaprice.org/children/recipes.html
Also I have heard that goats milk may not cause as many issues as cows milk...
InfiJess
01-22-2008, 12:37 PM
The only thing my guy likes is Earth's Best Organic. I first found it at BabiesRUs but some healthfood stores and Publix carry it. Whole Foods Carries it too. You can also order it offline. They just added the formula to their products so it is new.
When I mixed my BF with formula he HATED IT! lol picky kid :)
Nel
01-22-2008, 05:21 PM
Thanks. I'll try mixing some BM with the formula and see what happens.
This worked for us and didnt take to long for him to adjust
Mirasmom
01-22-2008, 05:43 PM
I've also heard that a babe who wants bm will take Good start the best :)
Bugaboo Bottoms
01-22-2008, 06:11 PM
My DS took Good Start (non dha/ara) when we switched to formula.
I've also heard that bf babies will take better to formula that does not have the DHA/ARA enhancement.
ekmaurer3
01-23-2008, 05:21 PM
My DS took Good Start (non dha/ara) when we switched to formula.
I've also heard that bf babies will take better to formula that does not have the DHA/ARA enhancement.
but the DHA/ARA are very important according to research
Bugaboo Bottoms
01-23-2008, 06:41 PM
Well, first off, the DHA/ARA in formula, is not, nor could ever be the same as in breast milk, and since you are still breastfeeding, your baby will get the DHA/ARA he or she needs from you. Just make sure you pump whenever you give baby a bottle so you don't lose supply. Your supply isn't regulated until about 3 months, and you could easily lose supply if you supplement and don't pump.
I don't think a manufactured DHA/ARA could ever suffice better than the natural DHA/ARA found in breast milk. I have also "heard" that the DHA/ARA addition to formula really is only done for marketing purposes. Yes, DHA/ARA are important, and that's part of the reason breastfeeding is important...however, if it's important enough to you to have your child take formula on occassion, a bottle without it isn't going to kill him or her.
shaky_girl
01-23-2008, 06:55 PM
Have you thought of looking for someone to donate expressed BM to you? That can be costly though...
Here's a recipe for making your own formula that she might like better:
http://www.westonaprice.org/children/recipes.html
Also I have heard that goats milk may not cause as many issues as cows milk...
Goats milk can actually cause intestinal bleeding and other serious problems. I would avoid all milk and stick to formula when supplementing.
SubliminalDarkness
01-28-2008, 09:25 PM
Well, first off, the DHA/ARA in formula, is not, nor could ever be the same as in breast milk, and since you are still breastfeeding, your baby will get the DHA/ARA he or she needs from you. Just make sure you pump whenever you give baby a bottle so you don't lose supply. Your supply isn't regulated until about 3 months, and you could easily lose supply if you supplement and don't pump.
I don't think a manufactured DHA/ARA could ever suffice better than the natural DHA/ARA found in breast milk. I have also "heard" that the DHA/ARA addition to formula really is only done for marketing purposes. Yes, DHA/ARA are important, and that's part of the reason breastfeeding is important...however, if it's important enough to you to have your child take formula on occassion, a bottle without it isn't going to kill him or her.
Additionally, there is some concern about the safety of the added DHA/ARA in formula.
Full report here: http://cornucopia.org/DHA/DHA_FullReport.pdf
Martek's DHASCO and ARASCO are novel foods. They are extracted with
the use of a solvent (hexane) from fermented algae and soil fungus.
Moreover, DHASCO and ARASCO contain DHA and ARA triglycerides that are
not identical to those found in human milk. These structural
differences should be investigated as a possible cause of the
gastrointestinal distress that some infants experience after ingesting
formula supplemented with DHASCO and ARASCO.
Scientists have conducted numerous studies that question long-term
benefits to an infant's development from adding DHA and ARA to infant
formula. Overall, research results are inconsistent and inconclusive.
The scientific community does not agree that DHA and ARA added to
formula confer proven benefits to an infant's development and
well-being.
jacksmom911
02-01-2008, 08:08 PM
My son HATED Similac. I would try another formula :)
CrunchyMama0607
02-19-2008, 09:27 AM
we supplement with similac sensitive bc ds has acid reflux and he loves it :goodvibes: so maybe try that one? gl momma :hugs:
CrunchyMama0607
02-19-2008, 09:30 AM
My DS took Good Start (non dha/ara) when we switched to formula.
I've also heard that bf babies will take better to formula that does not have the DHA/ARA enhancement.
good start isnt safe (or so ive read) http://www.babymilkaction.org/pages/boycott.html
zenmama
02-21-2008, 05:12 AM
Goodstart which is made by Nestle is safe in and of itself, it is Nestles marketing practices that are in question. While I dislike thier practices Nestle makes the only nutritional supplement dd can ingest (Peptamen JR) so I have no choice but to use Nestle and give them almost $1,000 a month for her supplement.
