switching baby to formula

hello ◡̈

I recently transitioned my baby from breast milk to formula for many reasons. I did so much research on what was best. What brands were best. What way of transitioning was best. What I have listed is what I learned from my research. Following these helped me transition my baby really really easily.

My baby was already taking bottles of expressed milk so this is not a way of transitioning exclusively breast fed babies. Unfortunately I am not well educated on how to do that!

💛 Why Goat Milk?

— Goat Milk is known to be more gentle on babies belly’s. It’s a great transition from something as gentle on the belly as breast milk. Goat milk is also easier to digest than cows milk, making it a great first step to weaning baby off breast milk.

💛 Why slowly transition?

— Slowly introducing something new to baby is always the best option. You never know how baby’s body may react to anything new. With formula, the first week or so add 1 oz of formula to babies normal sized bottles of breast milk. The following week, add 2 oz. (You’re replacing the ounces of breast milk with ounces of formula.) The next week, add 3 oz. For example, at this point in my sons 5 oz bottle I would add 3 oz of formula and 2 oz of breast milk. Continue this until your baby is fully on formula. It takes about a month or so!

— You always have the option of supplementing formula and still continuing to do breast milk!

— Watch how this is affecting baby! It is normal for baby to get a little bit of constipation or diarrhea during this transition. It shouldn’t last long so if it does, contact your baby’s pediatrician!

💛 Why research brands?

— Unfortunately not all formula brands are made a like. Many contain additives and preservatives. When switching from breast milk, I find that it is extra important to switch to a formula that is of good quality! After all, they were just getting a 5 star meal every time they ate before switching.

— The more common formula brands are honestly not the best options. You might find that the better options are at a higher cost. Look into resources like WIC or find places you can purchase them on deals.

💛 Brands I Have Researched And Trust 💛

-Kendamil (this is the brand I use)

— has Goat and Organic options

-bubs

— has Goat and Organic options

-HiPP

— has Goat options

-Kabrita

— has Goat options

-Bobbie

— has organic options

-ByHeart

— has organic options

Mama!! You’ve got to do what you’ve gotta sometimes! Fed is important no matter what the source is! Coming from a mom who thought she would extend breastfeeding past a year, I know all too well how hard it can be to accept that you’re moving on from breastfeeding! Just know that you have options. Good Luck Mama! 💛💛💛💛

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