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Mom of a 4 m old girl3 weeks ago

My baby is 3 months and 8 days old. She is into breastfeeding. She is not taking formula milk at all. Kindly suggest as i am a working mother. Have to resume the office soon. How to introduce formula milk with bottle?

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ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist3 weeks ago

A. Namaste Mom You could if possible pump your feed and store if that works , as some babies do take time to accept formula milk. you could try in between in small quantities

Author of questionMom of a 4 m old girl3 weeks ago

A. Well i have tried breastmilk into bottle ! She refuses that ! She refuses formula too! I hv tried philips aventer nipple, nothing works! It’s just she wants to latch from breast directly, kindly suggest an alternative

Sakshi parmarMom of a 3 m old girl3 weeks ago

A. You were express your breastmilk with breast pump and give your child because my daughter not accepting formula milk but breastmilk accept in bottle

Nima LhamuMom of 3 children3 weeks ago

A. my baby is 2 months and 13 days old he has small white patches over his entire face.so worried about this.can you suggest what to apply

Manisha PatelMom of 3 children3 weeks ago

A. hello dear,u should take leave for office at least 6 months coz if u have breastmilk then it's really a miracle,, please don't introduce formula milk

Rakesh RoushanFather of a 3 m old boy3 weeks ago

A. No need to give formula milk. First 6 months is necessary only breastfeeding. So I suggest please take leave and take care of baby

Author of questionMom of a 4 m old girl3 weeks ago

A. I have tried pumping breastmilk ! Tried giving it to her with the bottle! She refuses!! It’s just she wants to breastfeed only!!! How to manage?

PrathimaMom of a 3 yr 2 m old boy3 weeks ago

A. please express your milk and give babu into bottle. don't introduce fomula. milk if you have a good milk supply. consistency matters everyday with bottle.

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