Baby's Only formula

[Kutie.Pie]

To start off, I definitely plan on breastfeeding my LO. I've been looking at different types of formula as a just in case back up plan should anything happen, that way I know what type I would prefer for my baby. I'm very much a research type person, before I just go off and buy something, even if it's 'organic'. I'm finicky about the thought of him drinking formula, but if it were to come to that or we were in a desperate situation, I'd rather he at least have something that I consider as the next best thing to breast milk.

I've been very impressed with Baby's Only. I know it's a "toddler formula", but I've seen many people say it's because they promote breastfeeding. They have 3 different kinds, but I don't prefer their soy formula. They have a lactose free formula and a dairy formula, but I'm concerned that the dairy would be harsh on a young infants tummy, am I correct in that thinking?

Would it be best to try the lactose free then? I'm only going to buy one can to have on hand, so I'm trying to figure out if the dairy is considered okay, or if lactose free would be better. I appreciate any and all input, thanks!!

[claddaghmom]

Originally Posted by Kutie.Pie

To start off, I definitely plan on breastfeeding my LO. I've been looking at different types of formula as a just in case back up plan should anything happen, that way I know what type I would prefer for my baby. I'm very much a research type person, before I just go off and buy something, even if it's 'organic'. I'm finicky about the thought of him drinking formula, but if it were to come to that or we were in a desperate situation, I'd rather he at least have something that I consider as the next best thing to breast milk.

I've been very impressed with Baby's Only. I know it's a "toddler formula", but I've seen many people say it's because they promote breastfeeding. They have 3 different kinds, but I don't prefer their soy formula. They have a lactose free formula and a dairy formula, but I'm concerned that the dairy would be harsh on a young infants tummy, am I correct in that thinking?

Would it be best to try the lactose free then? I'm only going to buy one can to have on hand, so I'm trying to figure out if the dairy is considered okay, or if lactose free would be better. I appreciate any and all input, thanks!!

have you checked into the milk banks and private donaters/sellers for milk too?

[kriket]

Welcome to motherhood, please discard of all plans.



i would look into milkshare, or pumping your own stash. It really is the better way to go.

With that said, I have a can that I got in the mail 'just in case' guessing which formula may or may not work for you LO is like betting on horses.

[annettemarie]

Moving to the Nutrition forum

[_betsy_]

It has little to do with what you prefer, and much more to do with what baby will tolerate.

And I whole-heartedly disagree with the idea that you need some "just in case" - to me, that says "I know in the back of my mind, I don't trust my body to do what women's bodies have been doing for millions of years."

If you want a back-up plan, how about a pump?

[aikigypsy]

People gave us formula before DD was born, and they also gave away promotional packs of formula at the hospital (if you wanted them). Those free sources are more than enough to cover an emergency (I would think). Formula is easy to get and widely available. If you wind up needing it, you can search for the best type at the time and make do on whatever's handy until you find that perfect formula.

Besides, chances are you'll be able to breastfeed just fine.

[LDSmomma]

Have you attended a LLL meeting? I was very concerned that if I should have trouble breastfeeding, I would have no support system, so I began attending LLL meetings while pregnant. As I heard what these mamas' concerns were, I logged them away in my mind, so when I had sore nipples when DS was days old, I knew what to do, etc. I also was able to watch these mamas nurse, and saw that many of them were nursing into toddlerhood, which most of my friends/family don't think is possible. It helped me feel more confident about breastfeeding, something I knew NOTHING about before pregnancy.

[BetsyS]

The chances of a true emergency, "we need formula right this minute and can't take time to do a little research" are pretty low. I got formula in the mail and from the hospital (first baby) that we never used. With the second, I think some came in the mail (?), but we also never used it.

By the time I did have a true emergency (pancreatitis and hospitalized for 5 days when ds#2 was 9 months old), he was able to eat solid food, and we skipped right over formula.

[*Aimee*]

I have IGT and was unable to bf my babies. I used baby's Only. They say Toddler Formula so that they don't advertise their product for babies. They have the same nutrients as regular infant formulas though. if you have any questions I'd recommend emailing them, they're VERY friendly and helpful.

That being said, like a pp pointed out, it's about what your baby can handle. Formula is VERY hard on an infants tummy. All of it, not just soy or dairy or whatever. I would never recommend a soy product unless there was a true dairy allergy, which is pretty rare.

One of my boys was violently ill on anything except Nestles Good Start, which I'd been trying my hardest to avoid. So when DS2 needed formula I got that, which made HIM very sick. the only formula he could handle was similac. Onece they hit about 6 months old they should be able to tolerate anything though. By 6 months I had him on the baby's only and it went fine.

good luck, and I agree to not be worrying yourself with a back up plan right now, chances are everything will work out just great for your breastfeeding relationship.

[FullMetalMom]

Originally Posted by *Aimee*

Formula is VERY hard on an infants tummy. All of it, not just soy or dairy or whatever. I would never recommend a soy product unless there was a true dairy allergy, which is pretty rare.

This. Breastmilk is full of lactose, so don't give your baby a lactose-free formula unless they suffer from galactosemia ( a serious, but very rare problem). It's the cow milk protein in the dairy that usually irritates young infants, but that is your best bet if you are going to use formula.

But like the others said, you really don't need to even worry about any of that now. Your best chance of breastfeeding successfully is to have a positive and intervention-free birth experience.