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Milk

Just made up a bottle of formula and my baby has fallen asleep. He hasn’t drank from it do I throw it away or can I keep it?

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Bottle feeding

I was breastfeeding, but I have decided to go to bottle. My son has been breastfed for nearly 3 weeks now I am giving him 3 ounces in each bottle. Sometimes he will keep the milk down and sometimes he will be sick on it and bring a fair amount back up. Has this happened to anyone else? And do you have any advice? Co...

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Flask

What flasks are people using that keeps water hot for a long period of time?

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How many oz 12 week old?

My little girl is finishing all of her bottles, feeding every 2 hours I'm making 7oz, should I do more?

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Which Formula do you use

What brand is everyone using?

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Help and Advice

My milk supply is running low i have tried different supplements and im still not producing enough, so I will have to put my son on formula to keep up with his feedings. Is there any recommendations for any organic formulas? I have tried to give him formula but he doesn't like it, he just wants breast milk. Is there...

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Limescale in kettle

can you share your safe tips to remove limescale from your kettle ? My baby is Formula fed, so I need a safe solution. I usually use Oust, super efficient but toxic, even if I rinse it well after I prefer to avoid it. Vinegare doesn't seem to do much or I need to leave it longer but I use the kettle too often

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Formula mums - when did you move baby to bigger feeds/teats?

My little one is a month old now and on the formula packaging it says from 4 weeks/10 and a half lb we should be moving from 4oz to 5oz. He seems satisfied at the moment with 6 feeds at 4oz and we've realised all of his Mam bottles only fit 4oz so we will have to buy all new bottles! Also, when do you know to move...

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Anti- Reflux formula

Hey! I’ve recently switched to Aptamils anti reflux formula and noticed an amazing difference in my little one. But when we go out, I usually give him the Aptamil ready made bottles, but you can’t get anti reflux ones. How’s best to make up the anti reflux milk when out and about? Can it go in a rapid cool? Thank ...

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Bottles

How many bottles a day is your baby having now? How much water do they have with their meals? Thanks

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Tips and advice for managing a second baby with a toddler (22month age gap)

Hello! In preparation for my new arrival, I was wondering if any mamas wanted to share any tips on what can i do in advance now before the baby comes to make my life easier later, and any tricks and hacks of how to manage the two rascals. Anything you wish youve done or prepared more in advance and/or anything that...

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Milk intake

What’s the average amount of milk your little ones have in a 24 hour period? I’m worrying my little boy has too much, he finished all his 7oz bottles yesterday. He has 2 meals a day but don’t think he’s ready for 3 just yet. Do I do 8oz bottles in hope he drops a bottle in the day as he should go longer between fe...

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Transition to cows milk

So our little one just used up the last of her formula and is now on cows milk completely. But my partner keeps asking me why I'm not still doing formula for her, and it got me wondering why we do transition to cows milk? I know she doesn't need the formula anymore, as she's on 3 meals and they're well balanced, but...

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Feeling inadequate

I'm 15weeks pp and my milk production has stopped increasing. I'm barely producing enough to keep up and we've had to start supplementing with formula. I feel like I'm failing at this. Any other moms out there dealing with this?

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Plastic Pump Parts

I am exclusive pumping for my second baby and got all glass bottles this time around. However, my flanges and some of my milk containers are plastic. With sterilizing, I am concerned that the heat levels are breaking down the plastic and it’s going to get into the milk that my baby drinks. Has anyone come across thi...

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Tips for going from 1 child to 2

What to be prepared for?

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FORMULA FEEDING

How much / frequent was your baby feeding at 4-5 weeks old? My boy was born 8lb 8oz and is 4w 3d old He is on liquid formula for numerous reasons, which is so expensive and we’re looking to reduce the wastage… he feeds every 2-3 hours, we offer 100ml (3.33oz) taking around 70(2.33oz) - 100ml sometimes i feel he...

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C section on Thursday

I am going in for my c section on Thursday, they usually discharge the next day. How many bottles should I take with me to last me a night?

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Do uk formula contain sugar?

E.g. cow and gate first milk

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Sterilising the milk bottles

Hi, how do you sterilise the milk bottles without microwaving on holiday? Thank you x

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