Re: Newborn - Breastfeeding and Formula?

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I personally believe that there is no reason to introduce a bottle unless the mom is going back to work or wants to be able to leave the baby with a sitter before the baby is taking solids (my 23 month old never took a bottle). That said, it is not a good idea to introduce a bottle until breastfeeding is well established lest it cause nipple confusion. (usually about 6 weeks is good) There is nothing wrong with feeding the baby from the breast only and there is nothing wrong with doing a combination of breast and bottle feeding. Also, there is nothing wrong with exclusively formula feeding. It's up to you how you want to do it!

At Tue, 28 Nov 2000, Amber wrote: >
>A baby needs to be able to take a bottle in case he/she needs to be left
>overnight, or, God Forbid, if something happens to Mom. There are many
>reasons that a baby should be able to take a bottle and if for some odd
>reason, the baby loses interest in the breast, there is nothing to worry
>about. A breast pump and a bottle will get the job done.
>
>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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