Baby Milk for Hospital

[BakewellGin1]

Advised that I need to take milk into hospital...
Which is best in your opinion ?
Also approx how many ?
Thank You

I would never give my newborn something made from god knows what, god knows where, I'd rather get support with breastfeeding and give them milk designed for their specific needs.

So socially unaware

Seriously no wonder the op hasn't come back for a while. People on here should be fucking ashamed.

And whoever mentioned Illnesses kids get -

My mother breastfed me and I have asthma, allergies, constant utis and ear infection.

My son, who isn't breastfed and never has been, has so far not had anything wrong with him at all.

Why do people keep posting these extremes examples...

If i were to comment 'everyone should try to eat fruit and veg everyday'

Would people reply 'how about people who are afraid of the fresh fruit and veg aisle? how about people who are allergic to carrots? how about people who live at sea who can't access fresh fruit and veg'

OBVIOUSLY there are circumstances where ff is totally necessary and right. But in many cases women use it because bf is tough (for whatever reason) and we live in a country where we have the means to access formula, so when it is there ready to go at arms reach - of course, you'd think shall i struggle on or boil the kettle and make a bottle.

I was given the advice to not buy formula, bottles etc, as the temption to use them would make it more likely to use them - i also knew I was a 5 min drive from a large supermarket so i could go out get it if it was urgently needed.

WHICH was my intention in the original post, the night by baby was born he wasn't feeding well and the midwife offered to make up some formula, luckily there was a student midwife who offered to help me hand express some colostrum and that got me through the night and kept me bf.

The original question was which milk is best - the answer is breastmilk.

Well done to the breastfeeding warriors who can't accept that other people would like to feed in other ways.

The op is clearly now not coming back which is a shame and I hope she gets the help she wanted.

Breastfeeding isn't the only option and some physically can't breastfeed.

I have never breastfed in my life purely because I didn't want to! Shock

The question was which formula milk is best, breast milk obviously isn’t an answer to that question.

I’m also sad that you think women should be forced to struggle when it’s making them unhappy.

Reread the original post ambs81- it is at the top of the page. Op has stated she was ADVISED to bring milk with her and which is best. You chose to see whatever you wanted to push your views.

The original question was which milk is best - the answer is breastmilk

And you really didn't understand that she meant formula ? Nice try.

Aldi mamia. When compared to aptamil its almost identical. Except it doesn't clump or bubble like aptamil does. And it's half the price!! I'm a combo feeder and this one is definitely the best for us. You can't get it ready made but we just buy aptamil ready made as its so similar

Ready made ones I'd say take 8. Baby won't drink that much, but you'll want them freshening up regularly and we didn't have a fridge to keep the opened ones in. Best of luck!

What astounds me on threads like this, is the complete disregard for other people's lives and how this impacts their decisions. So many breastfeeding campaigners refuse to acknowledge that any situation apart from medical emergency, is a reason not to breastfeed. Unless you have lived a persons EXACT life including their childhood, home environment, culture, personal experiences, mental health, support network, family dynamic etc, you are in no position to tell a woman what is best for her and her family.

Yes breastfeeding is the ideal, but if a mother chooses or needs formula for whatever reason, it is a perfectly good alternative, which allows babies to thrive.

Can anyone stand in a playground and pick out the children who were breastfed? No. Has anyone been to the doctors as an adult and been asked if they were formula fed, as this could be the reason for their ailments? No.

Please be kind and look outside your box and accept we all lead different lives, which result in different decisions. Support those that want to breastfeed and pass no judgment on those that don't.

Good luck with your baby OP.

Seriously no wonder the op hasn't come back for a while. People on here should be fucking ashamed.

Fortunately, from the replies the OP has given, she seems to be happy and confident in her decision making regarding feeding her baby

OP, I meant to add the advice in our hospital is to bring the ready made small bottles with disposable teats as there are no sterilising facilities. 8-12 single use bottles per 24 hours. If there’s someone who can nip out for more then just take one box. Check which brand is stocked in your local corner shop so that you can get more at short notice - they’re all much of a muchness. When one of my twins had to be given formula in hospital they gave Aptamil - was switched to cow and gate later as it’s cheaper and basically identical.

Sorry Ive been at work. Really appreciate everyones opinions and thanks especially to those who answered my actual question.

Those pre made bottles with teats sound ideal will definately give those a look at. Means if necessary everything needed is there in a handy pack

I'm not shocked by the posts on this thread at all, I knew from the title it'd attract the judgey and proud breast is best gang with a huge chip and superiority complex.

I breast fed to different degrees with each but not long term, I tried, it didn't suit us and I was happy to switch to formula. I have 3 very healthy happy children, I used cow and gate OP but I think they are all similar, mine weren't fussy they just loved milk. I'm interested to read about the ready made bottles I'll check them out for my bag too, should I feel things aren't working I won't feel I've failed as a mother if I opt for the bottle.

Also to add whilst people are bigging up their breast feeding achievements, I was disgracefully ff 🙄 and next to never get ill, I'm a healthy size 8/10 after 3 children, have zero allergies and can give you many examples of breast fed friends who are obese & regularly ill but I won't go on because I don't believe my choice or reasons for are superior or less superior to yours or quite frankly any of your business. Rant over, I sort of wish I was a scroll past and just answer the actual question sort, sorry op, I hope you got the info you were looking for in this sea of self indulgent, belittling drivel x

Spelling mistake of aptamil likely occurred as @Ambs81 spell checker didn't recognise it. Not being a real word an all 😂

Personally I'm giving up on this nonsense now as it seems perfectly acceptable to name call bf mums.

I'm very dissapointed at the breast is best arrogant bitchiness on this thread. I started reading this thread with a lot of interest since I have warned by a medical professional that breastfeeding might not work for me (higher chance of no or very little milk) so the different milk options and experiences would have helped me as well. I doubt that I'm the only one.

I also read that people think that the chance of not being able to bf is sooo low because it's just 2%. That isn't that low, in 2017 there were almost 700.000 live births, 2% of that is 14.000 women in one year who won't be able to breastfeed. That's a lot of women who could benefit about an open discussion on formula feeding.

I feel that if you can't handle a discussion about formula feeding you should step away from threads like these so people can find the information they need without your judgemental crap. You're just making things difficult for people who have to make a different choice. It doesn't change your life one jota if a woman you don't know formula feeds her child.

Aptamil was brilliant at first for us but seriously look at whether the powder is still upsetting people- we started on it but saw so many complaints I just changed onto the huge ready made bottles (same formula as the old version). I wasn’t prepared to try something new that might make her poorly. Mamia is meant to be exactly the same as the old Actimal powder just in a different box. Those screw on teat prepared things are fantastic, bring two packs for the hospital and then you won’t be worrying, you can always use them once you are at home too. On my next one I think I’ll be using HiPP organic, providing I can get it easily enough and they do hospital packs. Get a perfect prep machine too- they are a brilliant invention x

And go, that’s a shame we weren’t hear your totally irrelevant pearls of wisdom anymore, fucking gutted here

Onemorego- autocorrect

I used Aptamil for DS, as well as having enough for hospital, I would have enough for 24 hours when you get home, there is nothing worse than arriving home with a screaming hungry baby & having to mess around getting the steriliser & bottles sorted when you are shattered & often you can be discharged late at night so all you will be wanting is food & bed.

@Ambs81
Stop being obtuse -OP meant which formula was best as well you know 😒
With DC2 I honestly was planning to BF even though with DC1 it was hell on Earth and for my own mental health I switched to FF after 6 weeks.
Unfortunately DC2 arrived early, was very sick and in SCBU for awhile.
I expressed for him for a week and when it came to try to BF his little body just couldn't do it without a huge effort. There and then I asked the neonatal nurse for formula, which she went and got, no questions asked, supported me in my decision and wrote all over my notes - Mother has decided to FF - do not discuss BF in ANY circumstances. I was not going to be shamed like I was when I had DC1. (Thank you Winchester SCBU! 🌟)
I think it was Aptamil premade they gave me in hospital. When we came home I switched to HIPP organic which everyone bar Tesco sell.
Good luck OP

@Onemorego2019 you are not breast feedings "mums" you are a mum who breast feeds, I know plenty of those who don't judge, belittle, preach. I'm not pro bf or pro formula, I am pro treat people with respect and support other mums personal choice and mind your own mothering x

which she went and got, no questions asked, supported me in my decision

I switched to formula after 36 hours. I'd had so much help and support with breast feeding and (because of radical opinions like those on this thread ) was worried about FF but baby just couldn't latch. My husband brought in formula and bottles and the only concern from the midwives was that I was happy with my decision to FF. Once I confirmed I was, it was never mentioned again. If I hadn't have been, they'd have helped me no end but I'd reached the point where I just wanted my baby fed.

Once home I did express as well as FF but I'm now (after 6 weeks) back on medication that isn't safe for breastfeeding. I decided that I'd rather be alive for my child than continue expressing.

One of my happiest days in a long time was the day I allowed myself to stop breastfeeding DD. I finally bonded with her and stopped crying every day. I could finally enjoy my baby rather than resenting her. I fucking hated breastfeeding. It made my life miserable. Due my second this year, I have already bought a perfect prep machine.

@BakewellGin1 in answer to your original post, Aptamil I found were the best for my DS, however in June of this year they changed formula and are no longer primarily made up of whey as per WHO guidelines. We switched to Hipp Organic and wished I'd done so from the beginning. I strongly recommend it.

However, please do check if Aptamil have changed their recipe and are whey based again as I had found them excellent. That being said Hipp is better (for DS) and cheaper as a bonus.