Re: Newborn - Breastfeeding and Formula?

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At Tue, 28 Nov 2000, Megan wrote: >
>My friend has a 20 month old who never took a bottle. She breastfed him
>until he took a sippy cup with juice in it. So I don't know if there is
>ever an absolute need for a baby to know how to take a bottle. I would think
>it might cause them to lose interest in the breast. But I don't know. Just
>my 2 cents and they aren't worth much since I am only pg with our first
>child. Not much help, I know.
>Good luck with labor and delivery!! I hope it goes great for you!
>Megan
>
>At Tue, 28 Nov 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>>
>>I'm due in 8 weeks and I am planning to nurse my baby. A couple of
>>people have told me that they nursed their baby at the hospital but also
>>had the hospital give them a bottle of formula at the night time
>>feeding. They continued this ritual (nursing for all feedings with the
>>exception of 1 formula feeding) for several months. Do you recommend
>>this? What is more beneficial for the baby? Please advise.
>>
>>THANK YOU

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