Also I have met the six week mark and I want to introduce pumped milk in bottle but still primarily breast feed. I a, so worried he will get confused but I see so many other mothers combine bottle with breast with noroblem .... What is your experience?
I pumped only so my babies could have a bottle when we were with company or out in public. Many times, they both refused the bottle and would only take it from the tap. They both only used paci's for 2, maybe 3, months and gave it up on their own. No nipple confusion whatsoever with either babies.
Quoting hellokittyy:
Did you feed on demand or every two hours
Quoting abra:
oh yes. I breastfeed as soon as the baby is born and every couple hours for the first 24 hours. The paci is given at random intervals inbetween unless they are just cranky. But not around feedings.
Quoting hellokittyy:
What do you think you should do first.?
Breastfeed,then paci after.?
Quoting abra:
I start the paci within 24 hours of birth. It has never caused any confusion for any of my 4.
mine wouldn't take one or a bottle either by that time.
I don't have any experience with breastfeeding other than pumping. Here's a bump for you.
For bottles, it's best to wait until atleast 6 weeks. Your supply takes a bit to be fully established, so baby at the breast is very important. Mom shouldn't be the one to give bottles and bottles should never be larger than 3oz. And anytime a bottle is given you need to pump for that missed feeding not only to prevent engorgement, but to keep up with supply. Honestly, if pumping isn't an absolute must (for work, for having to leave baby with someone, etc), it's so much better just having baby at breast, pumping is a total pain in the bum! :)
He finally took one at 4 months old. I just don't think he was ready yet..
He also takes a bottle great now too.. he also refused bottles.
Quoting abra:
I start the paci within 24 hours of birth. It has never caused any confusion for any of my 4.
Ds had poor latch, I had to use a shield, he got bottle preference and also used a paci. I breast fed for less then 6 months. He was introduced to a paci at the hospital.
Because he had a hard time, I refused to intoduced DD to a bottle or paci until 6 weeks...she refused to take one until about two weeks ago - she is 9 months old. However ishe had an excellent latch and no problems. Had I intoduced a paci to her, I probably would not have bf as long as I have.
My last client and new baby did both. The bottle is convenient as her 2nd baby (boy) lingers while being breast fed. She will feed him from the bottle, he does fiine and things move along more quickly. My current client (just 6 mos yesterday) is breast fed, bottled fed and uses a paci. The paci is no problem as he only uses it to soothe himself to sleep.
How long did you wait to announce your pregnancy?
- jennlynncal
on Jun. 12, 2012 at 10:57 AM