My daughter has been on solely breast milk (although in the past few months she has begun baby/table food and water) since April. She is nine and a half months old. Now, I am pregnant and my milk has decreased some. I think I need to begin supplementing with formula. When she was a newborn, she went between breast/breastmilk and formula with no problems at all (OCCASIONALLY some mild gas). My question is, does she have to use only one kind of formula? I have several samples of different brands and was hoping not to have to buy a bunch of formula just yet. Thanks for your help, Moms!
I asked the doctor this same question just last month just in case my milk slows down further than it has so far. She said that it should not cause a problem. I have a bunch of samples as well. But if you do notice anything, then stick with the one that is works best.
I'd find what formula she tolerates and likes best, and stick with just one kind. Switching around might mess with her system, at least that's what I found in my experience. My daughter was fine on one formula and got severely constipated on another. She was breastfed too. Anyway, you won't have to buy it for too long since she's almost one year. Then you can try starting her on some type of milk.
You stick with one brand. There is a slight difference between them but they may bother them when switching.
I would consider using Carnation Goodstart. It is sweeter and a similar consistency to breastmilk. When my daughter was a similar age, I supplemented her daycare bottles (when I was short pumping) and this brand was the only one she liked.
You may want to contact a lactation consultant at your hospital for one more opinion. Although I didn't breastfeed very long, my newborn daughter struggled to adjust whenever I switched formulas. Since your daughter is older than a newborn, perhaps she will not have these issues.
PS...you may want to purchase Mylicon drops (or the generic version at WalMart) to have on hand, in case gas becomes an issue.
I would try one brand and stick with it. Because you don't want her to have problems. But with her being 9 months, there is a formula out there that gets her closer to drinking milk you might try. It is by Enfamil. I breast feed both of my girls but I used Enfamil Lipil for a supplement. But at 9 months you can start them on Enfamil Next Step Lipil and it is a little cheaper. But I would start her off slow with half your milk and half of formula one-two bottles a day. And see how she does, and increase bottles each day and then take away your breast if you want. I have a three year old and 15 month old. Good luck!
