r/FormulaFeeders

So I need some input here. My baby is 5 days old, currently breastfeeding but as with my first i’m barely producing she’s so hungry after every feed and pumping and i’m getting burnt out already trying to keep up. Long story short my first was COLIC and Reflux so bad literally never stopped crying and puking until at 15 weeks I was finally recommended Nutramigen and that worked. I need to start supplementing babe on formula and TBH i’m terrified to get back into the fussy screaming bloody murder puking and i’m trying to figure out the best formula to try. I don’t want to jump right to Nutramigen because maybe she’s fine and has no allergy or digestive issues and it’s so expensive so I want to try something else and see how she tolerated it. What did you all try and was easy on baby?

Thanks in advance I am really stressing over this!

Thank you

I want to try the pitcher method and the doctor browns formula pitcher with the adjustable stopper is the main pitcher I’m seeing online, but I want to use glass instead.

I have seen this momcozy breastmilk pitcher which is glass, but I’m unsure how to mix the formula in it as it doesn’t come with any type of built in way to mix.

Follow up question: How do I mix a large quantity of formula?!

Hi! First time mom here- I’m 35 weeks and trying to understand how feeding a baby works 🤪

Ok so formula feeding:
-does water have to be heated up and warm for baby to drink it? Or can it be cold or room temperature especially if I just plan on using distilled water
-if I’m doing to use distilled water does it have to be boiled? I’m assuming not because it’s already filtered/clean water, so I just pour into bottle add formula shake and then I’m good to go?

Trying to understand what’s easiest and safest for baby without also being too complicated for me and husband lol

I’ve been sterilizing bottle parts after every use. Baby will be 2 months old next week though and I’m wondering whether that’s necessary? If not, thinking of switching to just sterilizing every Sunday.

So my baby has accepted pacifiers her whole 7 months of life, she LOVES her pacifiers. She has used the Dr. Browns advantage but yesterday she learned how to squish the nipple and the handle down and stick the entire pacifier in her mouth. That’s obviously not safe, so we took it away and only allow her to use it when we’re watching her (so we took it at night after she’d fall asleep and that resulted in multiple wake ups).

I tried to use an old Philips soothie pacifier that we had used when she was a newborn and she’s just getting mad at it and can’t properly latch onto it. She prefers the style of Dr. Browns advantage.

Does anyone have any recommendations for pacifiers that have a large mouth shield she couldn’t fit in her mouth that also have the same or similar nipples style as Dr. Browns advantage? I’ve been looking at Pacii but she’s not breastfed so I don’t know if she’d like that. Any formula feeders use the Pacii?

Hi I accidentally gave my 5 week old an old formula milk bottle that I had forgotten in my bag where I had my fresh formula. She had less than an oz. I am freaking out! What should I do?? Please help if you had similar situation. I feel terrible.

I feel so silly asking this (seems like it should be self explanatory) so please don’t judge me 😅

I know adding the formula powder to the bottle adds more volume. If I make a 4oz bottle and the 2 scoops of power adds volume to make the bottle 4.5oz am I still giving baby a 4 oz bottle or is it technically now counted as a 4.5oz bottle?

Is anyone doing this?! I’ve heard of people doing the picker method (pre make and store in fridge for 24 hours) with other formulas but wondering if anyone has done this with Kendamil specifically since the introductions on the tin say to make fresh each time if possible.

Let me know, thanks!

Enfamil AR was our ticket out of the Nicu.. 4 weeks later we are looking for another option as our little ones reflux is much better and we feel it actually might be making her fussier. We are trying to get to exclusively breast feeding but need to fortify our breastmilk for a bit longer, and are still doing some full formula bottles during the night. Any suggestions of a good transition formula? Bonus points for 22 cal!

For those who follow NHS guidelines, are there any tips or tricks you use to prep formula that have made your life easier? My one month old has so far been on ready to feed which has been so convenient honestly, but we’re slowly switching to the powdered one of the same brand starting today (Kendamil stage 1), I tried making a bottle today and between boiling the water and waiting for it to cool to 70 degrees before adding formula he was already a screaming mess, it’s such a hassle!

Any advice,tips and tricks are appreciated, but also
Not looking to use the Baby Brezza Formula maker.

Thank you!

Baby is 4 months old and has been drinking 6-8 5oz bottle per day - the plus or minus 2 just depends on how many times he wakes up overnight to feed which is anywhere from 0-2. He always finishes his bottles and is satisfied after. He does spit up sometimes after bottles while playing. He is on his growth curve perfectly.

Am I supposed to be increasing the oz? Does it stay like this until he starts getting most of his calories for solids? Just wondering what the future looks like.

Hi! So my little guy is struggling with acid reflux and our pediatrician recommended thickening his formula a bit before we try medicine. She said we can use Gelmix or any baby cereal. We use Kendamil formula. This is my second baby and I didn’t have to do this with my first so I’m a bit lost.

Gelmix:
The reviews on Amazon are so-so and it is also expensive. Has anyone used this? What ratio did you use? The directions are a bit confusing lol.

Baby cereal:
I really want to avoid rice cereals because of the potential heavy metals. I’ve seen people use oatmeal and I noticed Kendamil had an oatmeal. Has anyone tried this to thicken formula? Or what brand should I get?? What ratio worked for you?

Also…this is under the advice of our pediatrician. I normally wouldn’t think of adding cereal to a bottle without that guidance because I know it’s not recommended.

hello!

i am looking into slowly introducing my 8 week old to formula. i have a terrible milk allergy so i wanted to start with kendamil goat!

i was going to use distilled water to slowly introduce to her. do i still need to boil the distilled water? she was born at 40 weeks and 2 days with no health issues.

I feel like I need to say this because I spent way too long feeling guilty about it.

I really wanted breastfeeding to work.

But between feeding issues pumping and constantly wondering if my baby was getting enough I started feeling like feeding was taking over my entire day.

I was always thinking about the next feed or the next pump.

And honestly I wasn't enjoying those moments anymore.

When we switched to formula I was surprised by how quickly I felt different.

My husband could feed the baby without me having to plan around it.

I could actually sit down and enjoy a bottle with my baby instead of thinking about when I needed to pump next.

I had more time to rest and somehow I felt more present.

The biggest thing was realizing that feeding my baby didn't have to look the way I originally imagined for me to be a good mom.

I know everyone has a different experience but I just wanted to share because I wish I'd heard more positive stories about making the switch before I felt so guilty about it.

Did anyone else feel a huge weight lift after switching to formula?

Is it just me or do 90% of cashiers have no idea what a Similac/Enfamil formula check is? I have to explain that it typically needs to be processed as a check, not a coupon. They look all over for the barcode that doesn’t exist and it is clearly a check. They look at me like I have two heads and the floor supervisor also has no clue. Eventually they trust me enough to at least try, as the system says yes/no now (everything is digital). These checks are mailed en masse, so I would assume that a reasonable portion use at least the higher value ones.

I switched the the Similac app, which provides codes/coupons I can use online and at self checkout but still get random straggler checks in the mail.

Is this just in my area or is this everywhere?

Love this little guy but he is stressing me out.

We are currently in the process of moving and I work, so lots of stare and cuddle time is rare at the moment. Feeding is the only time I can really do so. But he has decided that he’s never hungry and smiling at me or putting is hands in his mouth instead of eating is more important. It’s a daily battle to get 24 oz in this kid.

I have tried solids, meh. He’s whatever with them.

He can eat 8 oz at a time but 1/2 is apparently better

I don’t have time for the 10 minute wait thingy between eating

His diaper output is great so not worried there. He’s just on the smaller side and I need him to get the calories.

My only solutions is fortifying formula or crying.

Almost Everytime my baby cries, she lets out a huge fart with every scream 😂 it’s hilarious but is this normal? Lol
She’s been on this formula for a week.

Sleep-deprived mom of a 3 weeker here. Counting scoops at 3am while she is screaming bloody murder is driving me crazy. I keep losing count and having to restart.

Can I make a big pitcher of baby formula before bed and just pour it into bottles as needed overnight? How long is it safe to keep in the fridge once it's mixed? Please tell me there’s a safer shortcut to this..