Breastfeeding Help

If he's on the smaller side but still gaining weight and hitting milestones don't worry about what other people think or say unless it's a doctor that's concerned about their development. If it's coming from anyone else it doesn't matter. Don't feel pressured to add formula because of others think he's not growing enough but also if you want to add formula do it and again what others think it's irrelevant unless they are your babies doctor. It sounds like you're worried that you should be feeding him formula based on others opinions and also sounds like you're worried that you're then not doing as people expect if you do. As long as you and baby are happy, the doctor's aren't concerned and they're growing even if they are smaller than others then you're doing okay - we all grow differently. Mum guilt is a bitch but see the end of the day fed is best so whichever works for you works for you you've already paid he healthy and hitting milestones and that sounds like you're doing great to me 🩷🩷

Is he following his weight percentile? As long as he’s not actively dropping weight I would just continue to exclusively breastfeed if that is what you want to do. Don’t feel pressured to formula feed based on peoples opinions. Your little one is also about to start solids so that will help! When my baby was born she was in the 75th percentile for weight, her weight started to drop so we were advised to weigh her more often (HV advice) but we were never told to top up with formula (I also EBF). Her weight leveled out at the 50th percentile and she’s following the curve for that now and we no longer have to weigh her as often ☺️

I understand you, but if your baby is healthy, hitting his milestones, happy, doctor says everything is fine and you are able to keep breastfeeding I wouldn’t give formula. 💗 I know is really hard to deal with mommy guilt … at the end of the day is you and your baby, and you know you are doing your best, don’t let people have an opinion unless you ask for one.

Don’t listen to other people! If you think your baby is healthy he is! Mine dropped 2 lines down and i don’t bother as ling as he is happy! Some babies are smaller

My children were both EBF and super small my 10 month old daughter is way ahead but in size 3-6 and short breastfeeding is scientifically best for baby don't stop over mean comments

totally get where you're coming from! my little one was on the smaller side too, and honestly, as long as they're healthy and happy, that's what matters most, right? do what feels right for you and your baby, whether that's sticking with breastfeeding or mixing in some formula, no shame in that! I actually checked the 'Heal Baby Care App' for this and here's what it says: "It's completely normal to feel pressure and guilt when it comes to feeding choices, especially with so many opinions around. Remember, every baby is unique, and as long as your little one is healthy and meeting milestones, you're doing a great job! Introducing formula can be a good option if it eases your stress and fits your lifestyle; many parents find a combination of breastfeeding and formula feeding works well for them.