<![CDATA[BabyandBump - Breast & Bottle Feeding]]> http://www.babyandbump.com A support forum dedicated to liquid feeds. Covers breast and bottle feeding topics. Newborn feeding, formula, expressing and extended breastfeeding. en Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:17:27 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.babyandbump.com/images/bnb-v370/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[BabyandBump - Breast & Bottle Feeding]]> http://www.babyandbump.com Relactation http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/77719-relactation.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:21:06 GMT I've been reading on this. I'm mourning the fact that I couldn't breastfeed her...both because it hurt too much to hold her because of my section and that I didn't get enough support at the hospital. I really didn't want to end up giving her a bottle but every plan I had went to hell in the hospital and I was really discouraged over it all so I didn't try hard enough.

Has anyone tried relactation and been successful at it? How did you go about it? ]]> rae05 http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/77719-relactation.html Need Advice-Infant Reflux http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/77666-need-advice-infant-reflux.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:52:37 GMT Need abit of advice as just got back from having Ollie weighed and my HV thinks Ollie might have reflux. He's constantly sick to the point that all through the night I'm changing his bedding and his clothes. It's the same in the day. I've got his moses basket angled at about 30 degrees so he's not lying flat on his back but it doesn't really help. I've noticed that the past few days he's not been settled between feeds and is very whingy and at times in pain as if he has wind but he burps etc very well so feel it's not that. Last night he was awake from 2am till 5am just whinging and not seeming comfortable. My HV has advised me to try SMA Staydown to see if that helps but looking up the reviews on it, it's not great stuff and is really thick and hard to make up too.

I'm just wondering if there were any other "staydown formulas" that any of you could personally recommend or am I best to just go to the docs with it? x ]]> Jem http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/77666-need-advice-infant-reflux.html Is it possible http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/77663-possible.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:48:23 GMT to just breastfeed just during his 2 night feeds and give him a bottle in the day as im still slowly switching over as i still enjoy breast feeding... to just breastfeed just during his 2 night feeds and give him a bottle in the day as im still slowly switching over as i still enjoy breast feeding but need to stop soon as due back to work so would like to just bf in night ? xx ]]> coz http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/77663-possible.html Co-Sleeping Breast Feeders http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/77569-co-sleeping-breast-feeders.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:54:04 GMT Anyone got a comfort feeding problem? Or overcome one? Caitlyn feeds during the night and I'm so sure it's just for comfort. She won't take a dummy so I'm not sure what to do. Do I just let her continue or do I try weaning her off the night feeds? ]]> toriaaaaTRASH http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/77569-co-sleeping-breast-feeders.html partial weaning http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/77548-partial-weaning.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:32:26 GMT Anyone got any tips on reducing breastfeeding? I'm wanting to partially wean Kaya so she only really feeds before bed, naps and first thing in the morning. I think it might help with our sleep problems. Any tips would be appreciated. ]]> marley2580 http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/77548-partial-weaning.html <![CDATA[I'm worried. Please help]]> http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/77408-im-worried-please-help.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:55:16 GMT My baby girl is 2 weeks and 4 days old. At 5 days old we were feeding her (aptimal) 1oz every 4 hours. The midwife said that wasn't enough so we increased it to 2oz every 3 hours. Since then she seemed more hungry so now she is on 3.5oz every three hours. Is this too much? The thing is the past few days she has been vomiting like 7 times a day. Am i overfeeding her? Should i reduce her milk? I'm scared i'm making her ill. ]]> Rachiebaby24 http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/77408-im-worried-please-help.html Feeding water at night http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/77392-feeding-water-night.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:09:04 GMT Max has gotten into the habbit of waking up at 5am to get some milk.. he used to sleep from 9pm till 7am but for the past 2 weeks hes been gettin up... Max has gotten into the habbit of waking up at 5am to get some milk.. he used to sleep from 9pm till 7am but for the past 2 weeks hes been gettin up at 5am so i feed him a bottle and he goes back down till 9am ..

Should I be feeding him water insted at 5am ..will this help him stay asleep till 7am like he used too ? ]]> 1st_baby http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/77392-feeding-water-night.html anyone else http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/77371-anyone-else.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:13:26 GMT have this problem?

Trying to get Hannah to eat her bottles is like an Olympic sport now :wacko: She gets easily distracted and just doesn't want to finish her bottle!

Suggestions on what we can do to encourage her to eat more welcomed!! ]]> Vickie http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/77371-anyone-else.html i think dr browns bottles are great but..... http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/77224-think-dr-browns-bottles-great-but.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:50:30 GMT because your not allowed to mix formula up in bottle unless your using it straight away , when i go out i put water in the bottle & the powder in this container i have , the problem i have is when i put the water in the bottle & put the lid on the water leaks which is a pain . violet xx ]]> violet 73 http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/77224-think-dr-browns-bottles-great-but.html teeth and Breastfeeding http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/77110-teeth-breastfeeding.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:23:35 GMT Charlie got his first little tooth through yesterday, but now he wont have boobie!! he's been having a bottle during the day for a few weeks now and just boobie on a morning and before bed, but now he wont have it at all he just bites and wriggels to get away!! im pretty gutted! i guess now is just his time to stop? ]]> Zarababy1 http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/77110-teeth-breastfeeding.html how much milk at 5weeks http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/77107-much-milk-5weeks.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:22:15 GMT Just wondered for those who formula feed how much your LO was/is taking at 5weeks old? It says on the tin it should be 5oz now so im putting 5oz in... Just wondered for those who formula feed how much your LO was/is taking at 5weeks old? It says on the tin it should be 5oz now so im putting 5oz in the bottle but Tye is only taking 3oz but one week ago he would take 4oz! He really really doesnt seem to want to take anymore than 3oz, iv tryed and tryed! ]]> missjacey44 http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/77107-much-milk-5weeks.html I need techniques how to pump breastmilk... http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/77040-need-techniques-pump-breastmilk.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:09:12 GMT I try to pump some milk tonight and i only got 4 ounces. I know i have lot in there i did until my boobies are sore and red :dohh: i use the manual... I try to pump some milk tonight and i only got 4 ounces. I know i have lot in there
i did until my boobies are sore and red :dohh:
i use the manual avent breast pump and doesn't get much power of it. Or i do something wrong? ]]> mylittlebubs http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/77040-need-techniques-pump-breastmilk.html Did you change to follow on milk? http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/77020-did-you-change-follow-milk.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:02:31 GMT Just interested to which mummys changed to follow on milk when their babys reached 6 months? I just did another thread on something similar and got... Just interested to which mummys changed to follow on milk when their babys reached 6 months?

I just did another thread on something similar and got some interesting info...so thought i would ask xx ]]> LaDY http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/77020-did-you-change-follow-milk.html A VERY booby boy http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/77016-very-booby-boy.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 12:47:25 GMT my son loves the boob ( thank goodness) but he wants it all the time he likes to take snack feeds , if he goes down for a nap he must have booby... my son loves the boob ( thank goodness) but he wants it all the time
he likes to take snack feeds , if he goes down for a nap he must have booby after no matter if hes due a feed or not, and if he gets really upset about something he wants booby to calm down.
ive tried putting in the pacci or distracting him which will only sometimes work.
he is going next month to be in daycare and im worried how he will cope ]]> cupcake http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/77016-very-booby-boy.html Follow on Milk...will it cause constipation? http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76999-follow-milk-cause-constipation.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:39:45 GMT Will follow on milk cause constipation if you are changing to 6months plus (as originally i was using birth onwards) or should it not impact the... Will follow on milk cause constipation if you are changing to 6months plus (as originally i was using birth onwards) or should it not impact the bowel movements due to the follow on milk baing the same brand? ]]> LaDY http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76999-follow-milk-cause-constipation.html <![CDATA[Worried about LO's feeding]]> http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76948-worried-los-feeding.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:06:47 GMT I'm really worried about how much my baby is taking in milk. She is only 2days old, but the midwives are making a massive issue on how much she is drinking. She is bottle fed on aptimal, and is only taking about 2oz max every 3-4hours. I'm trying to get her to take more as the midwife says this is not enough, but she is a really really sleepy baby, and either won't wake for feeds, or falls asleep while being fed and will just refuse the bottle. I've read that pethidine during labour can make the baby really sleepy and can cause problems feeding, and I had two injections, but the last one was about 5-6 hours before the birth and I've been told it would've been out of her system by then? I had a bit of a nightmare during labour, and am in alot of pain from it, and this is causing me so much extra worry at the moment I just feel completely useless, has anyone else had a problem with really sleepy babies or not taking enough milk? Is it something that'll just come in time? Please ]]> candeur http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76948-worried-los-feeding.html might have to go to a cup http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76843-might-have-go-cup.html Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:22:25 GMT we might have to go straight to a cup for jack. being trying to get him to take expressed milk from a bottle and hes having none of it managin around... we might have to go straight to a cup for jack. being trying to get him to take expressed milk from a bottle and hes having none of it managin around half an oz before getting really cross and crying. last night i gave himsome milk from the bottle but with out the lid like a cup and he drunk 2oz thats the most hes ever taken from anything other then mummies boobiex ]]> clairebear http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76843-might-have-go-cup.html Dr Browns or Mam bottles? http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76813-dr-browns-mam-bottles.html Sat, 29 Nov 2008 13:45:13 GMT I was going to try the Dr Browns bottles but reading some other threads im wondering if Mam ones maybe a bit simpler than the Dr Browns. Anyone have... I was going to try the Dr Browns bottles but reading some other threads im wondering if Mam ones maybe a bit simpler than the Dr Browns.

Anyone have any pros/cons on the bottles?
Which are easier to mix formula into? I dont really want to mix up a batch in a bowl id rather add powder to the bottle as i need it. ]]> Arcanegirl http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76813-dr-browns-mam-bottles.html He just took his first bottle!! http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76783-he-just-took-his-first-bottle.html Sat, 29 Nov 2008 11:38:21 GMT As the title says really! I tried the other night, but Oliver just wasn't having it. He must have known that mummy was trying to con him, when her boobies were right there! So this morning I expressed 6 ounces and daddy just fed him. He gobbled the lot up, then fell straight to sleep!
It brought a tear to my eye that he was so happy and daddy did it! Lets hope that we can keep up with it. I'll try it once a day, then when everyone is used to it, he can do a night time feed. It will also be so handy for when we go out.
So chuffed!!! ]]> XKatX http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76783-he-just-took-his-first-bottle.html Over feeding? http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76747-over-feeding.html Sat, 29 Nov 2008 08:19:46 GMT Now, 'they' say you cant overfeed a breast fed baby, so my concern isn't so much that I'm over filling him and risking making him sick or overweight... my concern is that I may be feeding my baby too often.

I feed him whenever he 'asks' to be fed. Although he's only 11 days old, I read his 'feed me!' cues loud and clear. He'll start sucking his fists, then he'll start sucking my skin (or clothes) then he'll start search for the boob... and then he'll start to scream.

Sometimes he wants to be fed after only an hour since his last feed. While I'm happy to follow his desires, as he usually sleeps longer and feeds less at night (sleeps between 2-4 hours at a time) a few people have said to me that I'm feeding him too often.

I'm going to continue to do what I'm doing unless I'm sure that an alternative routine is going to be better for my baby. I just would appreciate wider range of feedback, what do your babies do and how do you handle feeding routines? ]]> Chel http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76747-over-feeding.html when to start solids http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76667-start-solids.html Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:16:45 GMT so i know the WHO says 6 months. I had envisaged starting at 5.5 months so that by the time LO needs the nutrients from solids at 6 months he's already able to feed well.

Anyway, he's 5 months next week and has been waking lots lately in the night and feeding like a trooper (I swear he feeds more at night than during the day) so both my mum and MIL have suggested he start solids now. I think in their day babies started solids much earlier and they feel he must be ready now.
But I feel we should wait.
Or am i just being stubborn?
He watches us eat and I've even caught him doing chewing motions with his mouth.

WE go away next weekend so i thoguht it'd be sensible to start after then...but is that me just being selfish and delaying it as it's easier for ME?

cripes...


a pointless thread, just wanted to share my frustrations.. ]]> tinytoes http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76667-start-solids.html Bfeeding and going away for the weekend!! http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76620-bfeeding-going-away-weekend.html Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:11:03 GMT Help!!! i dont know what to do me and OH are going to london on friday 12th and coming back the sunday the 14th of december and i feel like my milk... Help!!!

i dont know what to do me and OH are going to london on friday 12th and coming back the sunday the 14th of december and i feel like my milk is all going to dry up, i love bfeeding and i dont want to stop yet but we are going to be out and about all day, jack has 1bottle at around 2ish and thats it the rest i bfeed but i think we can keep stopping every 1-2hours, do u think if hes in the pram he will be ok for longer, i dont want to give in and start giving him more bottle cause once we get back home i want to keep bfeeding, any advice on what to do?? ]]> babe2ooo http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76620-bfeeding-going-away-weekend.html Dr Browns users..... http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76597-dr-browns-users.html Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:34:10 GMT How do you shake your Dr Browns bottles to mix formula?
They explode if it's too warm and leak if it's cold!

Aptamil says to shake the mixture for 10 seconds but i can't do that with these bottles and it's driving me mad! :hissy: i just kind of swirl it about but it isnt mixing it properly! help? ]]> taperjeangirl http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76597-dr-browns-users.html Sorry guys, another one http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76567-sorry-guys-another-one.html Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:49:21 GMT I don't know what to do :cry:

I never even intended to get to her having teeth and still be breast feeding so I never even really thought about biting or anything. She will only ever take 3oz out of a bottle now, and even that's lazily and sucks whenever she feels like it! I don't know what to do! Do I want to stop? I don't know. I can't stop untill I know I want to. I know I would never get it back again but OUCH! ]]> toriaaaaTRASH http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76567-sorry-guys-another-one.html Caitlyn just had her last boobie feed! http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76557-caitlyn-just-had-her-last-boobie-feed.html Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:07:42 GMT That's it. The end. No more. I'm in so much pain!! Bloomin baby teeth. ]]> toriaaaaTRASH http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76557-caitlyn-just-had-her-last-boobie-feed.html <![CDATA[I can't do it anymore!!]]> http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76551-cant-do-anymore.html Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:47:12 GMT :cry::cry::cry: She keeps biting me and it hurts soooooooo much :cry: :cry::cry::cry:

She keeps biting me and it hurts soooooooo much :cry: ]]> toriaaaaTRASH http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76551-cant-do-anymore.html Growth Spurt? http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76545-growth-spurt.html Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:29:07 GMT It seems like the last couple days I've been feeding her a whole bunch, she will nurse for like an hour on and off and like every other hour sometimes every hour she wants to for at least 20 minutes. I spend a good part of the day nursing her. Do you think maybe she's just growing? ]]> Novbaby08 http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76545-growth-spurt.html Bfeeding - duration of feeds so much shorter! http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76518-bfeeding-duration-feeds-so-much-shorter.html Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:35:17 GMT I am not sure if its Leo's age but the last week or so he has been feeding for 10 mins and thats it! Sometimes its a bit longer but he seems empty to them in no time at all. Has anyone else found this? ]]> http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76518-bfeeding-duration-feeds-so-much-shorter.html what kind of teats should I use? http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76424-kind-teats-should-use.html Thu, 27 Nov 2008 21:44:09 GMT I'm trying Anna with a bottle of Hipp organic bed time formula at bed time... but she seems to get frustrated with it. It could be that the milk is not coming out fast enough? What stage teats should I be using with her? I'm using stage 2. Is this right? Thanks x ]]> TashaAndBump http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76424-kind-teats-should-use.html Onto formula now! http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76423-onto-formula-now.html Thu, 27 Nov 2008 21:41:40 GMT Ive had a right crappy few days so I went to stay with my mam and dad for a week to get away. While I was there I barely fed Seth myself at all...... Ive had a right crappy few days so I went to stay with my mam and dad for a week to get away. While I was there I barely fed Seth myself at all... maybe 3 times... and my milk has nearly gone.

Im so gutted. Ive really enjoyed breastfeeding and Seth loves it too, Im suprised he hasnt got angry with me for not giving him it lol

But never mind, much easier to tell how much he's getting and also not having to get up for all the nightfeeding is bliss!! lol

My boobs have completely disappeared though :(

xxx ]]> Linzi http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76423-onto-formula-now.html Routine ????????????? http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76342-routine.html Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:13:28 GMT When did you get your babies into a routine - Mine is six weeks and we were doing quite will but over the last week its gone to pot she wants to feed... When did you get your babies into a routine - Mine is six weeks and we were doing quite will but over the last week its gone to pot she wants to feed every 1-2 hours when it was 3 during the day and 4 at night and we dont get to sleep unitll 4 - 5 am at night - she just wont sleep in her moses basket will only sleep when I am holding her !!! ]]> Dottie http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76342-routine.html how many bottles does your LO take each day? http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76313-many-bottles-does-your-lo-take-each-day.html Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:50:19 GMT just wondered how many bottles your LO is taking every day? Jack was normally 6 a day but yesterday he slept for a few hours in the afternoon so... just wondered how many bottles your LO is taking every day? Jack was normally 6 a day but yesterday he slept for a few hours in the afternoon so missed one of them but still slept all night. he just took more from his other bottles. ]]> ladymilly http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76313-many-bottles-does-your-lo-take-each-day.html Bfeeding and going out (drinking!) http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76297-bfeeding-going-out-drinking.html Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:41:02 GMT I went out last night for the first time in ages (10 months!) with Becky (from BandB we live round the corner from each other!) - it was great and we... I went out last night for the first time in ages (10 months!) with Becky (from BandB we live round the corner from each other!) - it was great and we left our men in control (our phones were on standby!). As I am bfeeding I left one bottle of expressed and we had a carton of formula on standby too - I am just wondering I know it takes 2 hours to leave body ( is this right?) - I had my last drink at 11pm and fed Leo myself at 3am? I hope this is ok as I am worried now that it takes longer? Anyone know? ]]> http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76297-bfeeding-going-out-drinking.html wondering if any other breastfeeding moms had this during pregnancy http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76207-wondering-if-any-other-breastfeeding-moms-had-during-pregnancy.html Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:50:03 GMT I intend to breastfeed our little ladybug once she's here. Around 22-23 weeks I started leaking colostrum, thing is, there's always alot coming out of the left one and just a few droplets coming out of the right one. My main question is will this affect my ability to breastfeed? Did it happen to anybody else and maybe it'll just go away once baby is here? sorry to be a bother but its something I've been worried about the past couple days as I would be crushed if I weren't able to breastfeed ]]> mernie http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76207-wondering-if-any-other-breastfeeding-moms-had-during-pregnancy.html pointless but yay http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76189-pointless-but-yay.html Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:32:57 GMT jack sucked from the bottle last night only took half an oz but hes getting there. i did use the left over milk to make him a mushy rusk which he... jack sucked from the bottle last night only took half an oz but hes getting there.


i did use the left over milk to make him a mushy rusk which he enjoyed spitting out x :rofl: ]]> clairebear http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76189-pointless-but-yay.html How to burp a baby http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76183-burp-baby.html Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:10:23 GMT I always have an issue getting her to burp, so I googled "baby won't burp" :thumbup: anyway I found this thing where a girl said instead of patting her back, she used to sit the baby up in an upright position on her knee with the babies legs hanging over the side and supporting her chest/neck...and instead of patting, she bounced gently like a "horsey ride" and it worked anytime. Anyway after trying to burp Renah for 15 minutes to no avail I tried this - by God it took like 4 bounces and she was burping up a storm :shock:

Just a suggestion! I'm doing this every time from now on! ]]> rae05 http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76183-burp-baby.html Breastfeeding breakthrough! http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76165-breastfeeding-breakthrough.html Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:19:55 GMT Its finally happened, so I kinda broke down earlier, and was struggling with breastfeeding, but I didn't give Harley any formula today at all. And then it happened I went to nurse her a little while ago and she latched on and stayed on!! and she even fell asleep after she was full! She never gets full from it! Usually afterwards she's still hungry, but she wasn't! I'm so excited!!!!!!:cloud9::cloud9::cloud9::cloud9::cloud9: ]]> Novbaby08 http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76165-breastfeeding-breakthrough.html Are your babies awake during the day http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76107-your-babies-awake-during-day.html Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:25:17 GMT My Evie is six weeks old - dosent really have any awake time during the day apart from when she wants feeding or is windy and uncomfortable is this... My Evie is six weeks old - dosent really have any awake time during the day apart from when she wants feeding or is windy and uncomfortable is this normal ? ]]> Dottie http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76107-your-babies-awake-during-day.html <![CDATA[I 'm just so tired of it]]> http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76054-m-just-so-tired.html Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:34:11 GMT :cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry: I've been working so hard to breastfeed and she's so resistant. I don't know why. Even out of a bottle, she'd rather have formula then me. I wanted so bad to have that special bond with her, but I don't know how much more I can take of this. Its driving me crazy, when I try to nurse her she's so lazy about latching on. And if I with hold formula, it won't matter how much I nurse her she'll keep me up all night crying. I can't take much more of this. I was so committed to breastfeeding but she isn't in the least bit interested. ]]> Novbaby08 http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/76054-m-just-so-tired.html daytime/night time feeding http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75984-daytime-night-time-feeding.html Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:57:23 GMT Jasmine has been eating less at night and seeming more hungry in the day. I was feeding her 4-5oz every 4 hours and that was working good. Now in the... Jasmine has been eating less at night and seeming more hungry in the day. I was feeding her 4-5oz every 4 hours and that was working good. Now in the day she has started draining the 5oz most of the time, and seeming hungry faster again... And at night she is still going the whole 4 hours and only eating 4oz.

At what point did your LO start transitioning to sleeping longer at night and feeding more in the day?? What were your day feeds like etc?

I know she will make her own routine etc... But just wondering if there are ways to start gradually getting more night time sleep eventually. ]]> ryder http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75984-daytime-night-time-feeding.html Warming feed when out and about? http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75979-warming-feed-out.html Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:23:00 GMT Hi,
When I'm going out I tend to take a bottle with me (empty and sterilised) and a carton of Aptimil ready made formula. Stanley isn't keen on taking it cool so was wondering what you do to warm it up?
I was looking at the fisher price flask but I'm not sure if that will fit the Tommee Tippee CLN bottles in it?
The other thing I've seen is the Prince Lionheart on the go warmer or the Baby Polar one?

I did buy the Tommee Tippee insulated bottle holders and they say they keep bottles warm but I'm not sure how you would use them? would you just warm the water before you went out and then add powder formula? ]]> mell242 http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75979-warming-feed-out.html Latching on..? http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75882-latching.html Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:11:58 GMT I had really bad problems when I first started breastfeeding lets just say I had mastitus in both sides (quite rare- my GP had never seen such bad... I had really bad problems when I first started breastfeeding lets just say I had mastitus in both sides (quite rare- my GP had never seen such bad mastitus!) and ended up having to almost relactate which took 2 weeks as my milk got sooo low. Even the HV couldnt believe I was still bfeeding! However, 5 weeks on and its all starting to get into a good supply demand now which is such a relief but I noticed that sometimes he is latching on almost himself and although his mouth is the right shape he doesnt have loads of boob and his mouth isnt hugely wide open - no discomfort whatsoever though and boobs are all drained ok ( I am paranoid about this and check for red patches everyday as I am terrified of getting mastitus again!) - anyone else find their LOs do this?

Also do your LOs sometimes pull off quite a few times in a feed still?

LUCXXX ]]> http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75882-latching.html One breast with very little milk http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75861-one-breast-very-little-milk.html Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:31:18 GMT Does anyone have any tips on what to do as I have one boob that just doesn't seem to produce much. The other one is fine!

I always put the baby first on the 'lazy' boob and try to let him suck on it as long as he doesn't get too frustrated or upset to provide more stimulation. Sometimes he has the patience to try but usually he won't take it for very long.

And then he empties the other boob and still seems hungry. And I have nothing left! He's been starting to get really upset after the milk slows down (or is finished??) and there is no more to offer. It's been quite a lot of screaming and loads and loads of sucking of hands. It's not like when he had growth spurts and he'd just be feeding for ages. Now he gets so frustrated he won't even try.

Ideas? ]]> ani http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75861-one-breast-very-little-milk.html Will I Be Able to????? http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75815-able.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:00:18 GMT I really wanted to breastfeed my daughter but never made any milk, had no leaking or anything. But now I am not sure if I had held out would I have... I really wanted to breastfeed my daughter but never made any milk, had no leaking or anything. But now I am not sure if I had held out would I have made milk? She slept all the time and never seemed to want to nurse, so giving her bottles seemed like the best thing.

Anyhoo, I really want to experience brestfeeding, but since I never made any the first time, will I be able to a second time? I think about this all the time, as I really want to.

Is it all down to patience if you don't lactate during pregnancy? I know it takes a few days for the milk to come in, but I never even had colustrum (sp?).

Sorry so long and I know that it may be impossible to answer . . .but thanks if you can. :) ]]> fairywings http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75815-able.html <![CDATA[My poorly baby won't feed]]> http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75776-my-poorly-baby-wont-feed.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:00:21 GMT My poor little Seth has his first illness.:cry: I had him to the docs on Friday cause he had a little cough, and runny nose, but they said it was... My poor little Seth has his first illness.:cry:
I had him to the docs on Friday cause he had a little cough, and runny nose, but they said it was just a virus, and to let it run its course.
Well today his cough was much worse, so i took him back, and it's now developed into a chest infection.:hissy:
The problem is even though he still seems well, he's off his milk, it's because he's so snuffly he can't breathe properly, and keeps losing his latch.
Do you think it might be easier for him if i express, and give him it in a bottle?? ]]> masi http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75776-my-poorly-baby-wont-feed.html brining up milk http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75770-brining-up-milk.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:50:11 GMT how much milk does your babies brng up after a feed. mine has started brining up loads is this normal how much milk does your babies brng up after a feed. mine has started brining up loads is this normal ]]> Dottie http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75770-brining-up-milk.html thinking of breast feeding my 3rd child? http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75747-thinking-breast-feeding-my-3rd-child.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:23:00 GMT hi there ladies heres the thing, i have 2 children, charlie 7 years and marina 10 and half months and i am 4 weeks pregnant with my 3rd sweetheart... hi there ladies heres the thing, i have 2 children, charlie 7 years and marina 10 and half months and i am 4 weeks pregnant with my 3rd sweetheart which has definatly come as a shock, anyway i have found that bottle feeding my 2 children was very draining and not very rewarding on my behalf if im honest although baby never had no complaints....lol and i have a 10 month old daughter and am dreading the sterilizing and warming and cooling of bottles again and to be honest i feel like i could definaty give breastfeeding a go, i just feel so bad on my other 2 kids who never had the goodness of my milk as i never wanted to breastfeed then any advice ladies on deciding what to do? x:blush: ]]> Charliemarina http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75747-thinking-breast-feeding-my-3rd-child.html weight gain whilst BF http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75688-weight-gain-whilst-bf.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:53:57 GMT i think i might be feeding katie too much!! she was a very big girl when she was born (9lb12) and every time she cries she ends up on the boob. at... i think i might be feeding katie too much!! she was a very big girl when she was born (9lb12) and every time she cries she ends up on the boob. at first she wouldnt take a dummy, havent tried it on her recently. at 5 days she'd dropped to 9lb2, at ten days she was 9lb10.5 and at 14 days she's up to 10lb!!

when she's screaming i dont know what else to do except put her on the boob, but i know its not the best thing to do!! ]]> http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75688-weight-gain-whilst-bf.html baby milk help? http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75671-baby-milk-help.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:03:04 GMT im hoping to breast feed, and am going to give it a bloody good go but wondered if it was worth gettin some formula 'just in case'? if so what should i get?

ive never brought baby milk or disposable nappys so im confused:muaha: ]]> Uvlollypop http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75671-baby-milk-help.html should i breast feed? http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75660-should-breast-feed.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:35:28 GMT my baby isnt due till march but i have always said i will breast feed.. but people are slowly putting me off! i told my friend i was going to breast... my baby isnt due till march but i have always said i will breast feed.. but people are slowly putting me off! i told my friend i was going to breast feed and she looked like she was going to chuck up she said it would be weird seeing a teenager brestfeed (as im only 18) and oh mum is trying to put me off the idea i think its cuz she never brestfeed her boys! ]]> Beth_18 http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75660-should-breast-feed.html Lazy latching! http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75634-lazy-latching.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:52:13 GMT Erin is pretty much exclusively breastfed (there has only been 2 occasions where she's had a bottle), but lately she has started to not latch properly and just takes in my nipple - particularly on one side. She refuses to open her mouth any wider for me to attach her properly, so I'm getting a little sore. I'm not sure if she's getting lazy, because often when I feed her, it comes out so fast that she hardly has to suckle! She just kind of lies there with her mouth open and it runs in, especially at the start of her feed.

Any suggestions ladies? I mean I reattach her as often as it takes to get it right, but it just seems to be taking longer and longer and I don't know how or why she'd be doing this! ]]> AC81 http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75634-lazy-latching.html Feeding on demand http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75619-feeding-demand.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:59:58 GMT I was thinking about this at stupid o'clock this morning, while I was BF Oliver. Do you feed on demand the whole time you are breastfeeding? Or can you get a routine when BF? I know I should know this by now, but I've never really thought about it til now. Any tips ladies? ]]> XKatX http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75619-feeding-demand.html When/How to stop BF? http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75608-stop-bf.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:06:49 GMT Well I'm sure I've posted this thread 100 times but this is the first time I'm going to say I don't want to stop yet. However she's getting teeth, almost 6 months and people keep asking me when I'm going to stop. I can't do it forever, so what's the age to stop do you think, and how the hell do you do it? ]]> toriaaaaTRASH http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75608-stop-bf.html Scoops for bottles ? http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75333-scoops-bottles.html Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:08:42 GMT As some of you may know im slowly switching over to bottle feeding and hes draining the 200 ml in the evening before bed but it doesnt say on the box... As some of you may know im slowly switching over to bottle feeding and hes draining the 200 ml in the evening before bed but it doesnt say on the box how many scoops for anything other than 200ml which is 7 scoops. how many for 8 oz ? or 225ml ?

thanks, corinne xx ]]> coz http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75333-scoops-bottles.html I feel so depressed http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75267-feel-so-depressed.html Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:54:54 GMT So I plan to bf, but my milk hasn't come in yet, and Harley just seemed to be suffering, not getting enough from me, so I gave in, and have been giving her formula, but plan to bf only as soon as my milk comes in. She was so lethargic she wouldn't wake up, she slept non stop and it as just so painful to see my baby so listless. So you think I'm just being silly. I really worried because I've never seen a newborn so completely lethargic, and when I would try to nurse her, she didn't have the energy she was too tired, and would just fall asleep after latching on. Any ideas? ]]> Novbaby08 http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75267-feel-so-depressed.html <![CDATA[60z & still looking for more]]> http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75215-60z-still-looking-more.html Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:26:11 GMT he has been looking for more milk after almost every bottle a few weeks ago he was only drinking about 3oz in the day then an hr & a half later he would look for more so mw said to get bigger teats & give him an extra ounce ive done that & he is drinking the whole lot & then got his mouth open looking for more i mentioned to mw about going to the next step up milk but she said no in case he needs it when he is about 3 or 4 months old , i think i got about 3 hrs sleep last night as all he did was moan , i feel shattered & worn out , the thing is for his age i think 6 ounces is already to much so i wouldn,t want to give him an extra ounce . violet xx ]]> violet 73 http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75215-60z-still-looking-more.html <![CDATA[cow & gate comfort first?]]> http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75150-cow-gate-comfort-first.html Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:33:57 GMT I've switched to cow&gate comfort first after reading it was filling and didnt upset babys tummy because of less lactose, was using aptamil hungrier baby and she was really unsettled feeding every hour or under an hour and only having short naps rarely, now ive only used the cow and gate tonight and she finishes the whole 4oz recommended and has been crying and crying for more, so shes just taken another oz and thats her settled, is it ok to go against the recommended 4oz 4 scoops to 5oz 5 scoops?

or, on the other hand does anyone know a really good formula that settles their babies no problemo? ]]> Luhweez http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75150-cow-gate-comfort-first.html My boob man http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75131-my-boob-man.html Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:35:21 GMT OK so max has not been BF since hes 4months old ..lately though hes been pulling down my shirt and trying to nuzzle my boobs :rofl: he is not shy... OK so max has not been BF since hes 4months old ..lately though hes been pulling down my shirt and trying to nuzzle my boobs :rofl: he is not shy about doing it in public or when family & friends are around ..we just laugh and I pull up my shirt ..

I did try to see if he would latch on but he wont :blush: oh well worth a try as i still have milk in them lol

But seriously he chose not to BF anymore he would push them away ..why all of a sudden is he wanting them ? he is feeling unsecure or is he just being a man already :rofl: ]]> 1st_baby http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75131-my-boob-man.html Empty (.)(.) ....can they tell??? http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75076-empty-can-they-tell.html Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:23:19 GMT Do you think your boobie babies can tell when your boobs are getting empty? I know mine never truely empty but Heebs has started spitting my boob... Do you think your boobie babies can tell when your boobs are getting empty?

I know mine never truely empty but Heebs has started spitting my boob out after a while and when I try to reattach her, she messes about and sticks her tongue out and wont latch. Yet when I swop boobs, she's straight on!!

Can she tell there's more on offer on the other side??? :lol:

x ]]> Mervs Mum http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75076-empty-can-they-tell.html Hmm... Not gaining weight http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75072-hmm-not-gaining-weight.html Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:15:31 GMT Tegan is eating pretty well at the minute (6x6oz bottles a day) and still isn't gaining much weight.. She was weighed on wednesday and she has put on 2.5oz in the last 2 weeks. She's gone from being on the 50th centile to being on the 25th.. I don't know what to do, because she is drinking as much milk as she wants and won't take more, and has been doing so for the last 2 weeks but still hasn't gained.. am I doing something wrong? :cry: She is well in herself, just not gaining weight! ]]> hr.lr.07 http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/75072-hmm-not-gaining-weight.html Extending time between breastfeeds http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74948-extending-time-between-breastfeeds.html Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:20:06 GMT Just wodnering if anyone has any ideas on how I can extend the time between Savannahs feeds? At the moment she only goes 2hrs between feeds during... Just wodnering if anyone has any ideas on how I can extend the time between Savannahs feeds? At the moment she only goes 2hrs between feeds during the day, and she'll start whinging 15mins before then. I went to work yesterday and she went 3.5hrs between her expressed feeds so I know she can go longer, and if we're out and about she'll also go longer. Even after I got home from work she went under 2hrs between feeds. She didn't seem to eat anymore after taking longer either.

We generally only have this problem when we're at home, and I don't want to resort to going out every day just so she'll go longer. I don't have a big problem with it, but my LC told me I should try to space them out a bit more, even 2.5hrs would be good!

So... Any ideas? ]]> Sarah88 http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74948-extending-time-between-breastfeeds.html <![CDATA[BF'ers - Getting Out and About]]> http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74934-bfers-getting-out.html Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:41:39 GMT Do any of my fellow BF'ing mummies find it difficult planning and executing trips out, even short ones?

I thought it would be a lot easier to get out and about as a breast feeder but I don't think it is. I find that I am having to make sure she is fed just before we leave for anywhere and then I have to think about finding somewhere to feed her when we get to our destination, or rushing back home before she needs feeding.

We haven't quite mastered the art of feeding discretely and peacefully yet as she is still struggling with my flow and this makes her cough, splutter and cry during feeds sometimes so this could be part of the problem.

Don't get me wrong, I am more than happy to breast feed Poppy and I have no second thoughts about my decision to do so, I'm just hoping it will get easier as time goes on.

Anyone got any tips? ]]> Jemima http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74934-bfers-getting-out.html Waking for feeds http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74828-waking-feeds.html Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:10:12 GMT So Renah is jaundiced still and the doctor told me to wake her every 3 hours for feeds if she doesn't wake by herself to try to flush it out of her system. Thing is, she won't wake up! She'll sleep the ENTIRE day and she won't wake at all. I can manage to wake her enough to get like 1 oz in her and she falls back again. And then she's up for hours upon hours in the night of course. Any suggestions? I've tried stripping her off and feeding her but it only wakes her for a little while. She'd go the whole day without eating if I let her. ]]> rae05 http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74828-waking-feeds.html Hiccups http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74818-hiccups.html Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:27:20 GMT Does anyone elses baby suffer from hiccups? Mine gets them after most feeds (I am BF). I have tried Infacol, Dentenox, winding him, leaving him, in... Does anyone elses baby suffer from hiccups? Mine gets them after most feeds (I am BF). I have tried Infacol, Dentenox, winding him, leaving him, in fact everything I can think of! It doesn't distress him as such - he just looks hacked off that he has them, again!!!
Any ideas? ]]> XKatX http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74818-hiccups.html microwaving bottles? http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74792-microwaving-bottles.html Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:13:05 GMT i was in o'briens sandwich bar yesterday and they have a microwave set out on the floor and i watched 3 women heat their babies bottles in it, i wasn't sure i should do the same so i just asked for a cup of boiling water, but is it ok to microwave bottles? surely these women wouldnt have done it if it wern't ok? just curious so i know for next time im out! ]]> Luhweez http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74792-microwaving-bottles.html Refridgerating bottles http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74697-refridgerating-bottles.html Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:33:46 GMT Formula bottles. Putting them straight into the fridge after being made with boiling water, no no? How long do they keep for? x Formula bottles.
Putting them straight into the fridge after being made with boiling water, no no?
How long do they keep for?

x ]]> toriaaaaTRASH http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74697-refridgerating-bottles.html how many oz? (ff or mainly ff babies) http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74669-many-oz-ff-mainly-ff-babies.html Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:13:02 GMT I know there have been threads like this before but I was just wondering how many oz or mls your baby has in 24 hrs and when they have them.... I know there have been threads like this before but I was just wondering how many oz or mls your baby has in 24 hrs and when they have them.

Alasdair has:
7:30 - 8oz
11:30 - 7oz
3:30 - 7oz
5:45 - bf (I doubt he takes more than a couple of oz, it's just to calm him after he wakes up grumpy from his nap!)
between 6:10 and 6:50 - 8oz

I'm just curious to know what other babies do as they seem to differ so much! ]]> bethanylee http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74669-many-oz-ff-mainly-ff-babies.html pump problem http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74664-pump-problem.html Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:54:53 GMT i just tried using my manual avent pump to express some milk but i wouldnt work properly all the milk was getting stuck and it wasnt pumping my milk... i just tried using my manual avent pump to express some milk but i wouldnt work properly all the milk was getting stuck and it wasnt pumping my milk properly. i the end i hand expressed some and daddy gave him it ihe only took an oz better then nothing x ]]> clairebear http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74664-pump-problem.html Breast Feeding with Big Boobs...Lol! http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74644-breast-feeding-big-boobs-lol.html Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:48:04 GMT So ladies, I'm a long way off joining you here but I just wanted to ask you...

Is anyone who had big boobs pre-pregnancy finding breast feeding tricky?

I hope to breastfeed and pre -pregnancy I was a 38G, I'm now 26 weeks and am currently a 40H. I'm sorry if this is a stupid question but a few friends who have babies have said sometimes the extra breast tissue can really get in the way and make feeding tricky...

Anyone else found this???? ]]> moo2 http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74644-breast-feeding-big-boobs-lol.html would chemical from hair colours effects breastmilk? http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74544-would-chemical-hair-colours-effects-breastmilk.html Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:34:45 GMT I like to get my hair coloured but worry that the chemical will give bad effect to the breast milk because i'm breastfeeding. ]]> mylittlebubs http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74544-would-chemical-hair-colours-effects-breastmilk.html Formula milk now and then http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74500-formula-milk-now-then.html Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:48:06 GMT We are going out on Saturday, and taking Oliver with us. Although our friends have 4 kids and understand the stresses of breastfeeding, I wanted to... We are going out on Saturday, and taking Oliver with us. Although our friends have 4 kids and understand the stresses of breastfeeding, I wanted to try taking some formula with us and see if this was any easier. I have been trying to express BM, but don't have enough for an evening. He always eats like a trooper in the evenings - stock piling for the night. I have also tried him with the bottle and seems to take it ok. He is a bit sickier, but I think Mervs Mum suggested burping half way through, in another thread.
Do you think this would be okay, or confusing for just the one evening? And how much do I give in a feed? ]]> XKatX http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74500-formula-milk-now-then.html stage 3 teats,when? http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74474-stage-3-teats.html Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:06:44 GMT im using AVENT bottles and at the moment joshua is still on stage 2 teats but once you wind him he wont take the rest of the bottle,he just screams.... im using AVENT bottles and at the moment joshua is still on stage 2 teats but once you wind him he wont take the rest of the bottle,he just screams.

i tried stage 3 teats a few weeks ago and he drank the bottle really fast.

do you think its time for stage 3? ]]> Mrs-N http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74474-stage-3-teats.html She keeps biting me http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74455-she-keeps-biting-me.html Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:38:54 GMT Lately Alexa has been biting me. I try to be stern with her, and say no, but it's not working... In fact, I am sure she knows she isn't allowed to bite, because everytime she does, she laughs, or gives a smile of mischief. What can I do? I don't want to stop breastfeeding yet, but it hurts :( Any ideas?! Thanks! ]]> Alexas Mommy http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74455-she-keeps-biting-me.html almost 6 months - how much milk? http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74277-almost-6-months-much-milk.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:58:03 GMT Ffion seems to go ages between bottles?? she has 3 8oz bottles one in the morning, one in the afternoon and one at bedtime. then she has one 8oz... Ffion seems to go ages between bottles??

she has 3 8oz bottles one in the morning, one in the afternoon and one at bedtime. then she has one 8oz bottle in the night. each time she drinks the whole 8oz and doesnt want any more. ive tried to offer her more milk during the day but shes more interested in food. shes on 3 meals a day now.

is this enough milk though? ]]> Tezzy http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74277-almost-6-months-much-milk.html Bottlefeeding and traveling http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74261-bottlefeeding-traveling.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:25:06 GMT Hi all I am bottle feeding my baby and when i am out i usually use ready to drink milk. but i am not very keen on using ready to drink milk all the... Hi all
I am bottle feeding my baby and when i am out i usually use ready to drink milk.
but i am not very keen on using ready to drink milk all the time,so i was just wondering is there any way i can carry milk powder with me i don't want to carry the whole big box.

Any advice is much appreciated.

regards angel08 ]]> angel08 http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74261-bottlefeeding-traveling.html Painkillers whilst bf..... really worried!! http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74121-painkillers-whilst-bf-really-worried.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:25:20 GMT Hiya all, Im really really worried and hoping you can help me..:cry: Ive been bf Harry and taking painkillers occasionally for the after pains.... Hiya all,

Im really really worried and hoping you can help me..:cry:

Ive been bf Harry and taking painkillers occasionally for the after pains. They are tesco extra strong pain relievers and i thought they were a mix of paracetamol and ibuprofen, which i know are safe while bf.

I looked at the pack tonight and i realised they are paracetamol and aspirin, and the leaflet says 'do not take if you are.... pregnant or breastfeeding'

The 1st 24hrs after Harry was born i was taking two of them every 4 hours but since then i have only taken them if it hurts, and no more than 4 tablets a day, some days ive taken none.

Im really really terrified and really hoping someone can help me.... :cry: ]]> sam#3~on~way http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74121-painkillers-whilst-bf-really-worried.html Breastfeeding 6 months and up... http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74117-breastfeeding-6-months-up.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:56:07 GMT Those of you who are still breastfeeding at this age (6 months and up)...how do you do it with your Lo's wanting to constantly look around? I swear Valerie spends more time looking around at noises then she does at drinking milk! How do you manage, lol?! ]]> JennyLynn512 http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74117-breastfeeding-6-months-up.html Introducing Formula http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74002-introducing-formula.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:21:42 GMT Well as you know i'm thinking of combination feeding Callum! I was just wondering is it okay to jut give him a bottle of formula straight off? Or do i have to slowly introduce it or what? Confuseeed! :dohh: ]]> tone http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/74002-introducing-formula.html How do i stop my baby from going to bed with the bottle? http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73844-do-stop-my-baby-going-bed-bottle.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:36:18 GMT Hi everyone, my daughter is 9 months old, and her doctor said i have to stop giving her bottles at night. She doesnt have any teeth yet so I don't have to worry about cavities yet, but really the only way she goes to sleep is by drinking her bottle. And she doesnt want to drink it before she goes to bed, she only wants it if i give it to her in her crib. I heard you could give them water in there bottle instead but, thats not really stopping her from using it in her crib. And when she wakes up at 6:30am to eat should I hold her and feed her then put her back in her crib, I used to give her another bottle in the morning and she went back to sleep. If anyone could help I am greatful! ]]> purplecow http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73844-do-stop-my-baby-going-bed-bottle.html <![CDATA[I feed on demand now I'm worried its too much]]> http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73726-feed-demand-now-im-worried-its-too-much.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:57:38 GMT I have fed my baby on demand since birth. He weighed 3.2 kgs then and is now at 5 months 8.4 kgs. I was at the baby clinic the other day... I have fed my baby on demand since birth.
He weighed 3.2 kgs then and is now at 5 months 8.4 kgs.
I was at the baby clinic the other day http://www.babyandbump.com/weaning-k...d-hes-fat.html
and I am wondering now if I feed too often. I try and space it 3 hours, I know he could go more, but he doesnt want to and often hell want it after 2.5 hours.
Sometimes hell even feed very often like when his teeth hurt.
Maybe I should try put the pacci in more , I just have this thing against denying someone food you know. So thats why I have always just fed him when he wants it. He also has to feed after a bath and usually when he wakes from a nap despite if he isnt "due to be fed"
am i doing something wrong here? ]]> cupcake http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73726-feed-demand-now-im-worried-its-too-much.html Leaking boobs? http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73698-leaking-boobs.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:35:55 GMT They stopped leaking but now she's on solids they're leaky again. Not having as much breast milk maybe?

:wacko: ]]> toriaaaaTRASH http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73698-leaking-boobs.html Changing over to bottles? http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73593-changing-over-bottles.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:22:07 GMT Well im slowly going over to formula as i want to stop breastfeeding soon as due back to work in 6 weeks, ive been giving him a bottle at 1pm feed... Well im slowly going over to formula as i want to stop breastfeeding soon as due back to work in 6 weeks, ive been giving him a bottle at 1pm feed and a bottle at 8pm feed but how much should he be having if hes having 3 small meals a day and 6 months old and when go over to formula proply how much should he have then at 7 and 8 months old ? thanks ]]> coz http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73593-changing-over-bottles.html De frosting BM http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73588-frosting-bm.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:07:04 GMT HOw long does it take? I am storing 5oz bottles ready for leaving her for the morning a week on saturday - when should I get them out? I read you... HOw long does it take? I am storing 5oz bottles ready for leaving her for the morning a week on saturday - when should I get them out? I read you should let it thaw thoroughly in the fridge before heating.... ]]> Mervs Mum http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73588-frosting-bm.html I still have milk ??? http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73523-still-have-milk.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:42:40 GMT I have not breastfed maxim in 2 months and still have loads of milk :( I cant seem to get rid of it ..max sometimes nozzels them as if he still wants... I have not breastfed maxim in 2 months and still have loads of milk :( I cant seem to get rid of it ..max sometimes nozzels them as if he still wants some But i now he wont latch on for sure ..plus im on the pill ..can this harmless behaviour of his actualyl be fooling my body thinking he still needs some ??

what do i do im fed up of smelling like milk lol my friends newborn was nuzzling me aswell i guesse he smelling it :rofl: ]]> 1st_baby http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73523-still-have-milk.html Bfeeding query - empty boobs in the evening and hungry baby! http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73499-bfeeding-query-empty-boobs-evening-hungry-baby.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:34:07 GMT Hi anyone else having this where baby is really hungry (think having 6 week growth spurt) in the evening and your breasts seem like they have nothing... Hi anyone else having this where baby is really hungry (think having 6 week growth spurt) in the evening and your breasts seem like they have nothing in them and baby pulls off and cries as if still hungry! In the morning they are really full but I am not sure if when they feel emptier in the evening they do actually have quite alot in and he is just being fussy. I know my supply will go up tomorrow but I am dreading tonight as this could go on all night!

LUCYXXX ]]> http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73499-bfeeding-query-empty-boobs-evening-hungry-baby.html how often and how much http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73484-often-much.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:57:08 GMT My lo is 5 weeks old tomorrow and had started taking 5oz of milk every 3 hours but now she has started only takin 4 and even then she's spitting most of it out. I kinda feel she should maybe takin more than this by now as she was taking 3.5 at birth. How much does ur lo take and how often? Ive tried speaking to my hv about it but id be better talking to brick wall :cry: ]]> lilysmum http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73484-often-much.html Help!! Change Formula? Unsettled baby!! Lactose free? http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73424-help-change-formula-unsettled-baby-lactose-free.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:37:15 GMT Hi,
Please help!!

Finlay has been on Aptamil Hungry Baby for about 2 weeks (he's 4 weeks old). It was ok at first, but now he is so unsettled and seems uncomfortable. He doesn't go longer than 2.5 - 3 hours without feeds and he doesn;t sleep properly in between. He's awake all the time practically. Just 30 min / an hour here and there and then he wakes up upset.

He has the most horrendous smellling diarrhoea-y poos!!

I'm going to try a different formula tomorrow but wondered does it sound like he's lactose intolerant??

Thanks ladies.
xx ]]> alio http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73424-help-change-formula-unsettled-baby-lactose-free.html MAM and Dr Brown bottle users.... http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73389-mam-dr-brown-bottle-users.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:33:47 GMT I have bought both types (I'm a shopaholic, label/brand victim and gadget geek) and used them both fine.

I read the instructions on the Dr Brown but I'm still not sure if I've missed anything?? Should it 'do' anything?? Looks like a lot of 'gubbins' in there not doing much!! :lol:

And the MAM - not as much kit but how can I tell it's doing it's 'thang'....???

x ]]> Mervs Mum http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73389-mam-dr-brown-bottle-users.html Bit of a daft thread but..... http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73313-bit-daft-thread-but.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:24:57 GMT ....I'm so pleased....:happydance:


OH and I run some mock exams for my daughters old school every year at this time so I'm going to be leaving Hebe for 2 saturday mornings from a week saturday. I've been trying to pump everyday to get a few feeds together and I get 3 oz a day MAX!!! Then I've ended up topping her up at night with it and back to zero....

Today I have just put a 5oz feed in the freezer....Alleluia!!!!!!!

Wonder how long the next one will take....:dohh: ]]> Mervs Mum http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73313-bit-daft-thread-but.html advice on Avent teats http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73218-advice-avent-teats.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:14:01 GMT so Ffion is still using stage 1 avent teats because stage 2 (the ones that came with the bottles) seem to fast for her to cope with. but she doesnt... so Ffion is still using stage 1 avent teats because stage 2 (the ones that came with the bottles) seem to fast for her to cope with.

but she doesnt usually finish a bottle? actually the amount she has at each feed varies from 4 to 7 oz.

do you think i need to give her the faster flow to increase her milk intake or should i keep her on stage 1 teats? ]]> Tezzy http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73218-advice-avent-teats.html Bottle feeders/Expressers question http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73203-bottle-feeders-expressers-question.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:07:39 GMT In a day how many ounces do you offer LO and how many ounces do they take? In a day how many ounces do you offer LO and how many ounces do they take? ]]> Sweetie http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73203-bottle-feeders-expressers-question.html really frustrated... :( http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73175-really-frustrated.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:04:34 GMT A couple weeks ago I changed Jasmines formula to a reduced lactose formula which seemed to help her colic symptoms. Though it didnt last, she was on... A couple weeks ago I changed Jasmines formula to a reduced lactose formula which seemed to help her colic symptoms. Though it didnt last, she was on it for almost 2 weeks and ended up with diahreah and would only eat little bits at a time and started gagging and spiting up more.

So i've put her on a Soy formula, the first night she was amazing, slept longer, and the next day she was very good too. We went to a welcome party for her and she slept the entire day, it was pretty warm in my OH's house.

So last night she did not want to sleep AT ALL!!! And today she has been really cranky and not wanting to sleep... :( Shes had little on and off naps, but not actual sleep.

Shes pooped 3 times so far, and its started going back to a yellowy color... but she has been a nightmare all day, screaming on and off and having been able to put her down...


I dont know if its because she slept the entire day yesterday and is overtired... Or if it is the formula... Or both. ]]> ryder http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73175-really-frustrated.html tablet for increasing milk flow http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73168-tablet-increasing-milk-flow.html Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:39:41 GMT Hey, i read on a post here about a tablet u can take to increase you milk flow does anyone know what it is called?? Hey,

i read on a post here about a tablet u can take to increase you milk flow does anyone know what it is called?? ]]> babe2ooo http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73168-tablet-increasing-milk-flow.html Help http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73112-help.html Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:30:51 GMT My lo is 5 weeks old and everytime she gets a bottle she spits about an ounce or 2 out before she starts gettin into feeding properly, to me it seems... My lo is 5 weeks old and everytime she gets a bottle she spits about an ounce or 2 out before she starts gettin into feeding properly, to me it seems like shes getting to much in her wee mouth before shes having time to swallow and ive tried various flow of teats and bottles. Anyone else have this kind of problem? Can anyone Recommend any good bottles? So far ive tried tommy tippee closer to nature and ive tried asdas own bottles, was gonna try avent but not wanting to go spend another £20 on bottles if im gonna keep having same problem:dohh: ]]> lilysmum http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73112-help.html hungry baby milk maybe? http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73048-hungry-baby-milk-maybe.html Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:33:22 GMT my LO is 16wks old and she's now exclusive f/f, she's draining a whole 8oz and only going 3-4hrs between feeds, wakes up about 4 in the morning every morning for a fed no matter what time she has her last bottle,going to up it to 9oz for her next feed but surely at this age its alot? would changing her to hungry formula help? but would have to change brands as hipp dont do hungry 1 (or if they do i haven't seen it), sma didn't agree with her,
also when do you know when to change teats? or to change to the next size up? she's on avent size 2 ]]> upsydaisy http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/73048-hungry-baby-milk-maybe.html Sore nipples :( http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/72932-sore-nipples.html Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:08:55 GMT Recently (since Anna got teeth funnily enough!) I've got really sore nipples... I don't think it is from her biting me, though - it's right in/on the nipple that I am getting this pain. I have no idea why, but when Anna latches on and for a few minutes afterwards, it really really stings - like a sharp, toe-curling pain and sometimes I have to take her off because it just hurts too much...

How can I prevent this from happening? Are we doing something wrong?

I don't get it - Anna is nearly 8 months old now and we've never had any problems breastfeeding before :wacko:

Any ideas or suggestions very welcome - I'm a bit of a wuss when it comes to pain, and would hate to end up weaning Anna just because I wimped out as the pain was too bad... if you know what I mean. I don't want to wean her yet anyway, but when I do I want it to be on our terms, but I think if this latching pain gets worse or extends to carry on throughout the feed then I will have to take a break from feeding her at least, if not stop altogether.

Help?! :( ]]> TashaAndBump http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/72932-sore-nipples.html Brown bits floating in the milk...what is it? http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/72894-brown-bits-floating-milk.html Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:44:58 GMT Everytime i make my bubs milk i have noticed there is always a little brown bits floating in the milk...i thought i wasn't washing the bottles properly so im going crazy scrubbing them!...but its still there!...i do everything to make sure my bubs bottles are clean and steralised...what the hell could it me?x ]]> LaDY http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/72894-brown-bits-floating-milk.html <![CDATA[OK..... I'm confused!! *UPDATED - Post #10!!*]]> http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/72684-ok-im-confused-updated-post-10-a.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:29:26 GMT I'll try and keep this as brief and understandable as I can!!!

A few weeks ago Morgan was having a good 6-7oz, 5 times a day (she's exc. FF on SMA Gold) then all of a sudden she dropped down to almost half that for the last couple of weeks. Somehow, though, she was still managing to gain some weight???!

She's always gone every 3.5-4 hours between feeds since she was born (that's the rhythm she found herself!).

Well, last weekend I thought I'd try the level 2 teats (for 3m+) to see if that would help her feeding. She kept choking a lot for the first couple of days but then seemed to settle on them pretty well and was starting to take a bit more milk again (5-6oz).

But she has been getting quite unsettled of a night and waking up 2,3,4 times, not for food particularly, as she would have a dummy and go back off for a bit.

So I had a chat with my OH, and we thought we would give the SMA White (hungry baby) a try to see if it would satisfy her a bit more...

I tried her with a carton on Weds night and she took about 6oz and seemed reasonably settled through the night, only waking up the once. No sickness or any noticable problems with it, so we decided to buy a tin of it when we went shopping Thursday night.

So today she's had every bottle made up with SMA White... and I swear to God it's made her hungrier?!!!?!??!!?!!?!??!?! :dohh:

8.30am - 6oz
11.30am - 8oz
2.30pm - 7oz
5.20pm - 9oz!!!!!!!!

She was even struggling to go 3 hours between feeds... twice we had to try and hold her out til at least get to 3 hours!

I cannot get my head round today at all.... she's had more milk today than she has ever done before... having her bottles closer together today than ever before..... all on the milk that's supposed to make her feel fuller for longer?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

WTF is going on?!?!?!?!?!?!

Anyone?!?!?!?!?! ]]> Tabs http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/72684-ok-im-confused-updated-post-10-a.html Breast feeding and expressing http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/72653-breast-feeding-expressing.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:01:29 GMT Is anyone else BF and expressing? I want to get some in the freezer for later, so hubby can feed Oliver if need be. How much do you express in one... Is anyone else BF and expressing? I want to get some in the freezer for later, so hubby can feed Oliver if need be. How much do you express in one go? I only seem to be able to get out 1-2oz per boob. But I have seen that people feed their LO 3-6oz. Should I be able to express this amount in one go?
Wasn't sure if I am doing it wrong, or perhaps it's that I'm using a hand pump? I've heard that leccy ones are more efficient.
Any advice girls?? ]]> XKatX http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/72653-breast-feeding-expressing.html Bottle Feeding Photos http://www.babyandbump.com/breast-bottle-feeding/72640-bottle-feeding-photos.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:10:11 GMT The Breastfeeding photo threads always makes me think of these wonderful pics I have of Hannah bottle feeding. She looks so happy and content in... The Breastfeeding photo threads always makes me think of these wonderful pics I have of Hannah bottle feeding. She looks so happy and content in them :cloud9: Share yours!
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