My breast fed DD will be 6 weeks old tomorrow. I am thinking of introducing a bottle of formula, maybe not even as often as once a week, as my husband would like to spend time with her without her crying or having to change nappies as she is only settled for half an hour max while awake before wanting a feed at the minute, and when she cries, the boob is the only thing to settle her which I know is normal at this age and I'm happy to oblige!
I want to be able to ensure she can be left with relatives for a couple of hours and I know she can be fed as well so me and DH can spend some alone time together or I can catch up on my sleep.
I have tried expressing and can't get any more than one ounce at a time and that's with sitting there for over half an hour different times of day etc etc so it looks like formula will be best for us.
I don't want to properly mix feed as I don't want to affect my supply and I love breast feeding and don't want to give it up.
Will giving a bottle maybe one time a week be ok and not affect my supply too much?
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MrsEddChina · 05/05/2013 11:50
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