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best formula incase i cant breastfeed
Hello,
I am planning on breast feeding but a friend has suggested I get a couple of the little cartons of ready made formula and a few bottles incase I cant do it in the middle of the night so I have something in to feed the baby with and Paul doesnt have to rush out in a blind panic to find something!
Just wondering if you have any reccommendations. What are the differences between cow and gate, amptamil and sma? Which are the best bottles to use?
I'm hoping I wont need it but thought it better to be safe than sorry!!
Sarah 37+3
I am planning on breast feeding but a friend has suggested I get a couple of the little cartons of ready made formula and a few bottles incase I cant do it in the middle of the night so I have something in to feed the baby with and Paul doesnt have to rush out in a blind panic to find something!
Just wondering if you have any reccommendations. What are the differences between cow and gate, amptamil and sma? Which are the best bottles to use?
I'm hoping I wont need it but thought it better to be safe than sorry!!
Sarah 37+3
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SMA Gold do a pack of little ready made bottles and sterile teats. It's fairly pricey (I think a pack of 12 is about ??14) but you then don't have to buy bottles or faff around with sterilising or making up bottles in the middle of the night - you just keep at room temp and throw away after using. They also come in a convenient amount for newborns (100 ml bottles - you will probably only need 50-70 each feed so one bottle is plenty). Highly recommend if you're hoping to EBF - a really useful backup but expensive enough that you won't be tempted to rely on it!!
C
bfing is difficult at first, but you will have enough milk and it does get better. i would personally go out an get lansinoh lanolin and nipple shields just in case, rather than formula.
But def get lansinoh cream too, that is ESSENTIAL!!
C
But getting back to the OP question, I again would second what everyone has said and buy the ready made formula. But give BF a go if you can and dont be afraid to ask for help if you find it tricky. I didnt and just gave up! But when we have another one I will not be leaving that hopsital until I am a Latch on Queen, lol!!
Good luck
xx