I'm hoping to breast feed bubs when they arrive, but have read that it's a good idea to buy some formula just in case your milk is a little slow coming through or bubs is still hungry after a feed... But there are soooo many different types!
Was hoping some of you lovely ladies could give me some advice on what to look for. I am keen to use organic products where ever possible, is there an organic formula?
If you are planning on BF, then I wouldn't buy formula. I would have some bottles, but not get the formula till you are sure you want/need to use it. If you really feel that you need some, there are some brands that sell sachets rather than tins, and I would be buying them so as not to spend money and have the tempatation there.. But there is organic formula, one I know of is Bellamy's and it can be bought in coles and Woolies..
I agree with Heather. Having it in the cupboard is far too tempting, and the only way to increase supply is to feed more often. I would be more inclined to buy a sling and have bubs constantly attached than buy a tin of formula 'just in case' because the temptation when you are new to it is so great.
Yeah, I'm with the others.
When the bub first comes you may find yourself feeding every couple of hours, but that doesn't mean you're not producing enough milk.
But if you weren't prepared for that you might think it meant you weren't making enough milk
Hth
Those initial two weeks, I was ready to give up breastfeeding almost every feed and the only thing that stopped me was that there was nothing else in the house I could give her! I agree, it can be good not to have the temptation there because it is a tough job at first -- especially those frequent night feeds.
i agree! dont buy formula.. i think its what ruined my BFing in the end which only lasted 6 weeks. It was just easier when she was screaming and i was so tired.
But the answer to you question is yes, they do an organic Formula. "Bellamys" do one but if only seen 6 month + ones, so u might have to google it. Try and stick with "whey dominant" formula's as they are easier to digest.
I was really naive when i was pg with my first. I didnt buy 1 bottle, or a sterilizer, or formula, coz i simply thought you had a choice with feeding baby - breast or bottle - and i opted for breast. LIttle did i know you could encounter massive probs with b/f which may result in you being unable to feed your baby. But nonetheless, i had no bottle feeding equipment in my house when DD#1 was born. Breastfeeding was a success, as was the the feeding of my other 2 daughters. I truly believe it was because i was going to breastfeed (or at least attempt it till i could do it no longer) that has contributed to my success.
So no, dont buy anything. Should you get into any 'trouble' chemists, supermarkets are always open........
mbear, it's a shame thta you had so much difficulty. But with the right information and support nearly every bfing problem can be overcome.
The others have given great advice. Buying formula or bottles ahead of time is setting yourself up for failure. As Barb suggested, an ABA subscription is a far better investment. I was given mine as a gift when DS1 was born and it was by far the most useful gift I have ever received. Before DS was born I'd never have realised how much I would need the ABA. I had a baby who was unable to attach at first, but we managed to exclusively bf anyway.
Good on you for preparing early. I hope this has been helpful for you.
I thoughtMBear said she hadno problems???
my advice would be notto have any in advance,if you need it you willbe able to get it.
but if you do want organic there is bellamys andalso holle (and prob someothers)which you can get at Macro (I see youare in Melbourne). seriously though bfeeding is so likely to work for youand bubs (esp if you do someclasses etc as others have suggested) andthe expense of having allthe paraphenalia around for formulaJIC is so not worth it for the teeny chance you will have probs.
xxx
Please don't buy formula. When I got home from hospital with number 2 I found that MIL had left a tine of formula in my house. It was really hard establishing BF with a tongue tied baby and the formula was so tempting sometimes. If it had not been for DH's support I think that that can would have undermined our BF relationship. I was so happy when I threw it out without ever using it. Usually I don't like to waste food but TBH it didn't feel like I was wasting food - just chucking out garbage.
TBH I hadn't even considered that having it there might be a temptation to give up in a moment of weakness when it is all seeming impossible... but your advice makes a lot of sense. I think I'd read somewhere that it was a good idea to have some just incase, but like a couple of you said if it comes that DH can always run out to the chemist.
I'm planning on getting an ABA membership, but was going to wait until I'm a little bit closer to my due date so I can take advantage of it for the full year.
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What type of formula should I buy?
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