Milk quality

Why do they think that? Because baba feeds often? My boy fed 2 hourly for 6 months because the milk is so specific and easy to digest, no waste products to process. Or because baby is grunting and seems to have a sore belly? In my case, I'm lactose intolerant but used to eat it anyway, and it was going into my breastmilk and making him grunt, curl up and scrunch. I stopped dairy and those sum stopped. Older relatives love to talk like they know everything when they don't. Anyway what is making them think that, as many things are usual for breastfed babies x

Your older relatives can go do one. Your milk is what's best for your baby. If they're growing steadily there's nothing to worry about

@Dominique 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I’ve had people comment on the quality of the milk and say things like “just give her a real feed” meaning formula bottle. My bubs is 12 weeks old now, never had a formula feed and is going longer stretches in between feeds now but occasionally, when she’s feeling fussy will be on and off the boob a lot! Sometimes I’m feeding every hour or two but she’s just having a fussy day sometimes and wants more or wants the comfort. Your breastmilk is best for bubs don’t let anyone say otherwise. As long as baby has healthy output of wet nappies, your milk is amazing and exactly what your baby needs. You’re doing amazing mumma

If you are able and happy to breastfeed there's no need to spend money on formula!

@Amy not 100% certain in OP’s case but I feel like it’s not that an absolute bizarre thought that breastmilk is sometimes not enough for some babies. My little one was EBF from the start. Had a more than adequate amount of wet diapers a day but still wasn’t really putting on a whole lot of weight to the point doctors were at the point of considering him underweight. We switched to formula and he is overall a much happier baby and putting on weight quite nicely now…

For sure if baby is not putting on enough weight need to consider supplementing. All factors need to be taken into account with baby health and mamas health coming first. Glad you worked out the best solution for your bub.

With all respect to your older relatives - I’d totally ignore them. I had this from my own and in laws as everyone was obsessed with formula in the 80s and 90s (seemingly). about how it would full him more, he’d get more nutrients etc. You feed your baby how is best for you. If you want to breast feed and can, do! If formula is for you do that instead or combi feed. My boy was ebf with one bottle of formula until 4 months and then totally refused the bottle. He’s very healthy and happy and following his growth curve. If he wasn’t I’d have supplemented more while my supply caught up probably. Breast feeding isn’t for everyone and everyone is different but it’s hard enough being a new mum without your choices being questioned by family. You are doing amazingly.

Those relatives can f off.