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Breast feeding/bottle
Added: 101 days ago.
Added by: aringer1
Section: General.
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I am planning on breast feeding, and my husband and I both want him to be able to feed her, I would like to only keep her on breast milk for at least six months, do you think its a good idea to pump and let him feed her with a bottle... I heard that if a bottle is introduced she may not latch on to my breast anymore... anyone know if this is true or any suggestions???

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Debra - 100 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) not necessarily. We introduced bottle at 2 weeks old- just an ounce. he took it readily and was still eager to breast feed. My girlfriend pumped for months on end each day around 11pm and her husband would give baby a bottle at that time and then she would go to sleep early to get some extra sleep before the next feeding. See my VIP site for more tips on starting to breastfeed and pumping etc.

moms the word - 100 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) that usually won't happen unless you introduce the bottle too soon before the baby gets used to latching to the breast. Look for specific bottles that have special nipples that are more like a breast and your baby should be fine.

soonmamax4 - 100 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) there are bottles specifically designed with special nipples to be used for pumped breast milk so as not to confuse baby...avent and gerber make some really good ones...i used the gerber comfort latch ones for my daughter and there were no problems...but i would say dont try them for atkeast a week maybe two, ask the hospital, they can give you these special tubes hubby can tape to his finger to feed baby pumped breat milk, and the latch on the finger won't confuse the baby from the breat...good luck...

mtnwoman - 100 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Everyone I know in person that has a baby has done both. I know that there are some instances that the baby wont take a bottle, but why not try it? I agree with RobinG on it becoming the norm. My little guy has done both pretty much from the start. And he has had no confusion on what is what. He sees me in the middle of the night and goes for my bb. He sees the bottle during the day and reaches for it. He know that they both feed him and isn't too picky as long as he gets fed! By starting early it can help you on those days down the road that you may not have the opportunity to BF her and a bottle would be needed. Although there are other ways for your DH to help out and bond, changing a diaper is nothing like looking into your babies eyes as they chow down on that bottle or BB! Oh, and after reading your question further, I haven't heard of anyone having issues with the babe only wanting a bottle after its been introduced. I'm sure its happened but I don't think its as common you might think.

Juniper - 101 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) It's probably better to just bf for the first few weeks so that baby isn't confused and so that your nipples get used to it and your body too... maybe wait a month or two before introducing bottles if your dh really wants to do it. But honestly, there are a million other things he can do with the baby to be involved instead of feeding.. it really is better to just bf.. up to you tho :o)

SRHMKP - 101 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) i would just give the baby a weeks or so to get used to the breast then start to give bottles of expressed milk thats what i plan to do. this is going to be my 3rd but the 1st time i actually brestfeed ive always pumped and would like to pump also so my husband can feed and so i can have bottles with me if it would be to much to breastfeed in public. and u can buy bottles that make it less confusing for baby to go back and forth, i buoght the adiri breast bottles. u can go to adiri.com to check them out.

han - 101 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) i agree with hippyChick i made the mistake of adding bottles with my 1st because my partner whined on about feeding him, the novelty soon wore off and my son ended up suffering from terrible colic and wouldnt go back to breastfeeding.i have read that you can introduce bottles after a month when breastfeeding is properly established the same with a dummy and this shudnt affect breastfeeding.so if i was you id get used to breastfeeding first and see how it goes.good luck i will be breastfeeding this time 2 because the thought of sterilising all that equiptment and hassle of expressing all the time is just so tireing.

RobinG - 101 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I think it is possible to have a latching issuebut I DO think having it introduced at birth along with BF it becomes the "NORM" for them and they do much better ~ I've seen so many posts of moms who'se babies will not take a bottle because they waited to give it later and it became nipple confusion rarely are there posts about latching issues with both ~ just like the pacifier it becomes a normal part of their routine. Many moms have to do both (like I had to with my first 2) and do fine and babies in the nicu have to do both as well often. It may effect your milk supply but it was important to us that hubby and I both feed and a bottle was a part of the feeding routine and it was never a problem ~ people will discourage it but you do what YOU feel is right for you and hubby.

HippyChick - 101 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) It is true for most babies. Don't risk it, Luv. There are a dozen ways your husband can bond and get cuddled up with your baby. He doesn't need to feed her. Mine likes ours naked on his (hairy!) chest when they are very new. And he comforted them by letting them suck his (clean) little finger. He did try carrying them around in a pouch sling as well but he's way too big for the one we have for long. Don't risk the stress and inconvenience for you and your daughter by pumping and introducing hard teets and windy bottles, which need washing & sterilising. Your husband can get just as close physically and psychologically by cuddling up or carrying her around with him, with her on his chest or neck. Ours were in bed with us for a short while too and my husband loved that!