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I have a 4 week old baby. i need to go over to formula milk. what formula milk do i get and what steps so ai need to take to take away my milk?
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Gradual transition: Any commercially available formula is adequate for starting. Transfer slowly, both for you and the baby over 2 weeks or so. Lessen the breastfeeding each session while giving more and more formula until the baby is on only formula. Your breastmilk should dry up gradually over that 2 weeks. Stopping suddenly will be painful for you and may cause diarrhea in your baby.
Answered 1/1/2021
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Hard to know: As a site based in the USA is hard to know what commercial formulas may be available in your country, Most are similar in content & nutritional value, based on either cow milk or soy protein. To stop BF you can use what suits you.Cold turkey is hard but quick. Substituting one or more feeds/d until off works for some. Letting the kid feed a few minutes followed by a bottle weans you quickly.
Answered 1/1/2021
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