Post by ashleymarie26 on Jun 15, 2016 19:19:20 GMT -5
You don't have to quit BFing! I'd test out a formula bottle- try 2 oz. See if he will take it.
If not, try to mix half and half with breast milk. I'd say that your first concern should be getting him to take the formula.
Once you have him used to it, I would just fill in any gaps with formula. If he normally eats 16 oz/day (or however much) and you are only getting 12, you could either do an entire 4oz bottle of formula, or mix 1 ounce of formula into 4 BM bottles, whatever quantities you need.
I'd suggest doing a straight formula bottle vs. Mixing if he will take it. This way you never risk wasting BM.
If not, try to mix half and half with breast milk. I'd say that your first concern should be getting him to take the formula.
Once you have him used to it, I would just fill in any gaps with formula. If he normally eats 16 oz/day (or however much) and you are only getting 12, you could either do an entire 4oz bottle of formula, or mix 1 ounce of formula into 4 BM bottles, whatever quantities you need.
I'd suggest doing a straight formula bottle vs. Mixing if he will take it. This way you never risk wasting BM.
