Formula
Hi all! First time mum who feels like an idiot for the past 8 days just looking for some maybe stupid advice! I have been breastfeeding since birth but have decided to use formula at the moment for various reasons! I think I may have given it to fast (currently has 60mls) and he has been sick loads. Seems settled now thankfully. How long should a bottle feed take roughly? This is all so new to me and don’t really have any family for support/advice and just feeling like all around bad mom! Should I be worried about the vomitting , he fell asleep not long after and isn’t showing any hunger cues etc?
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When I started giving my girl formula it took around 20 minutes to down depending on how much. I typically stopped to let them burp halfway through their feeding. Make sure they burp before continuing so they get the gas out. Your definitely not a bad mom your learning as you go. For the vomiting maybe you’re giving them too much formula for their age. My daughter at that age was drinking 3-4 ounces every 3-4 hours
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If baby is used to BF they might be a little And often type. 60 is fine, but i would be offering every 2 hours. What bottles are you using? Dr browns or mam Are good
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They shouldn't be downing the bottle, but it shouldn't take too long either as they may fall asleep. You are definitely not a bad mom. Just make sure you burp after the bottle. My son was tongue-tied, and the midwife said paced feeding is good for babies. Perhaps have a Google into it. We used it for all of my sons bottles xx