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A question about infant formula

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I want to begin by saying that I am plannig to bf DD for as long as I can. I plan to pump and store my milk and hopefully have a good stockpile before I have to return to work in 12 weeks. However, I will not be able to pump once I return to work and I have no other choice than to give DD formula once my planned reserve runs out. My question is, does anyone have any information or experience using an organic formula? I have done a little research online and am leaning towards Vermonts Organic or Natures One. Natures One is labeled a "toddler" formula but from what I read that is because the company supports bf until at least 12 months. The ingrediants in both the Vermonts and Natures One are exactly the same, however, the Vermonts costs a bit more and would have to be shipped, the N.O. I can buy at my local common market. I absolutely want organic. I am not opposed to goats milk if anyone has any information on this. There is a strong family history of allergies to cows milk and I personally do not drink it at all although DH and DS do. So, any ideas mamas? Any likes, dislikes, faves or raves? I would greatly appreciate any and all input to help me make an informed decision. Thanks!
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Not formula but you could try milkshare.org and get some donated milk (it's simply a service to hook up moms). I donated my stockpile to a mom who needed it for her baby (she'd had breast reduction surgery and was unable to lactate enough). I gave another lot to a child who had cancer and his mom wanted to try and boost his immune system.

You need to trust the mother but I don't think it would be a problem if she is nursing her own baby. If you can't get enough to exclusively give it then even one feed a day would be helpful.

When I was donating I even had requests form people in the US for me to shipthem my milk (at their expense)
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