Question 1

i breastfeed and bottle feed but yesterday i smoked, how will it effect my baby if i were to breast feed her?

Accepted Answer

SLight symptoms: She may be a bit jittery and may spit up a bit more, making her a bit more fussy from the nicotine exposure. That being said, breast is still the best food source for your child. Please try to decrease or stop smoking while nursing. Thanks for trying to feed your baby the best way.

Question 2

how can i switch my 3 week old from breastfeeding to bottlefeeding?

Accepted Answer

Continue if possible: There are so many known health benefits of breast feeding, particularly in the first four to six months of life. If at all possible, pumping and storing breast milk is suggested. Your baby can be fed with a bottle containing the breast milk.

Question 3

i gave birth to my son march 27,2015 and i chose to bottle feed him; now he's 6 weeks 3 days old and im thinking of breastfeeding. is it to late?

Accepted Answer

No: you can try , it's not late for breastfeeding .

Question 4

good day. i will be giving birth in 3 weeks and i have opted to bottle feed instead of breastfeeding. i understand the health benefits of breastfeeding. please advise which formula would be best to start my baby on?

Accepted Answer

: There is little difference between formulas. They have been regulated in the USA by the FDA since the early 80's and all have adequate nutrient blends.If formula is your choice, find one that baby seems to digest well and thrive, without GI symptoms ant stay with it.There is enough difference between formulas that a kid may have trouble switching back and forth.

Question 5

my baby girl is 1year old some days ago she refuse bottle feed and always trying breast feed but breast feed not enough for her please help me

Accepted Answer

Cup: Transition her to a cup. She may not accept other nipples but you can try a variety. Generally at this age using a sippy cup works best. Hope this works.

Question 6

i have been breastfeeding my son exclusively for 4 months. i want to introduce him to bottlefeeding but he refuse the bottle.  what must i do to feed?

Accepted Answer

Use dad/friend: The basic issue is if he can smell you he will want "you" . If you can arrange to be away at feeding time &amp; enlist dad or a friend to do it he may choose to deal with hunger rather than persist in bottle refusal. Try this for a feeding /day &amp; over time he should eventually accept it from you. Welcome to the world of the demanding prince.

Question 7

can you tell me if on days i'm off she wants to bottle feed anyone know suggestion to help her get back to breastfeeding when i'm home?

Accepted Answer

Keep trying: You can only try. Some babies prefer the bottle since it's easier. Some prefer the breast. You can try offering the breast in the evening and in the morning, when she's most likely to want to snuggle. It also helps if you give the breast and someone else gives the bottle. Don't worry too much. If she gets some breast milk, she will still get the benefits.

Question 8

my 2hlf month old baby on bottle feed than breast feed, she not try to pass stool by herslf , daily im applying vaseline thn she pass  . why like this?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can check: The doctor can check the baby to see if the baby is fine or is constipated. Some babies do not poop every day, while others are having problems and need to poop more often than that. Generally, as long as a baby is normal in eating, growth, and development; and does not have firm poop, bloating, or tummy aches; then the number of poops per day is not very important.

Question 9

can a breastfeeding mom take panado tablets ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Panado (Acetaminophen) is fine to take while breastfeeding.

Question 10

is propan with iron safe for breastfeeding moms?

Accepted Answer

May be: this is a multivitamin preparation that contains different vitamin b components, ferrous sulfate and an antihistamine, buclizine (meclizine) which may have some side effects if excreted in breast milk, so better not to use it or use with caution, you may want to look for another multivitamin preparation, ask your doctor/pharmacist, enjoy your baby

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I breastfeed and bottle feed but yesterday i smoked, how will it effect my baby if i were to breast feed her?

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How can i switch my 3 week old from breastfeeding to bottlefeeding?

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I gave birth to my son march 27,2015 and i chose to bottle feed him; now he's 6 weeks 3 days old and im thinking of breastfeeding. is it to late?

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Good day. i will be giving birth in 3 weeks and i have opted to bottle feed instead of breastfeeding. i understand the health benefits of breastfeeding. please advise which formula would be best to start my baby on?

A member asked:

My baby girl is 1year old some days ago she refuse bottle feed and always trying breast feed but breast feed not enough for her please help me

A member asked:

I have been breastfeeding my son exclusively for 4 months. i want to introduce him to bottlefeeding but he refuse the bottle. what must i do to feed?

A member asked:

Can you tell me if on days i'm off she wants to bottle feed anyone know suggestion to help her get back to breastfeeding when i'm home?

A member asked:

My 2hlf month old baby on bottle feed than breast feed, she not try to pass stool by herslf , daily im applying vaseline thn she pass . why like this?

A member asked:

Can a breastfeeding mom take panado tablets ?

A member asked:

Is propan with iron safe for breastfeeding moms?

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