Weaning too early

[Cat Herder]

Yes, the formula is being reconstituted and then combined with the breast milk instead of dumped right into the breast milk. You're right, hwichlaz; they're trying to deal with low supply, but they don't have a doctor's input on it.

Breast milk can be reheated a couple of times but formula can only be reheated once, right? Since this little one does such tiny feedings, I'm not pleased about mixing the two. The breast milk is too precious to throw out.

I think you are already ahead of this game. lovethis

Go with your gut. happyface

[happymom]

Sounds like a tough situation and you are doing your best! Hope something works! She doesn't sound ready for solids =(

[hwichlaz]

I think you are already ahead of this game. lovethis

Go with your gut. happyface

once it's come into contact with her mouth it needs to be consumed within an hour, even BM.

I'd probably mix like asked, then put into two ounce bottles, or even one ounce bottles to reduce waste.

formula can be reheated if it hasn't been in contract with teh baby's mouth.

[hwichlaz]

I'm also betting, that she'll refuse straight formula so they are trying to get her used to the taste to make the switch.

I don't see why a doctor is needed since this is one of the standard ways of feeding a baby. It's infant milk, FDA approved infant milk. They aren't trying to switch to cow's milk too early or similar. I'd insist on a Dr. for that.

[happymom]

I don't see why a doctor is needed since this is one of the standard ways of feeding a baby. It's infant milk, FDA approved infant milk. They aren't trying to switch to cow's milk too early or similar. I'd insist on a Dr. for that.

If they are mixing powdered formula directly with breastmilk (not water as instructed), it is not being used as intended and can be dangerous and should require a doctors note.

Combining properly would not need a doctors note as you stated.

[hwichlaz]

If they are mixing powdered formula directly with breastmilk (not water as instructed), it is not being used as intended and can be dangerous and should require a doctors note.

Combining properly would not need a doctors note as you stated.

OP says that they are mixing properly constituted formula with mother's milk

[Pestle]

Yeah, the note was a little hard to decipher but the mom confirmed it's reconstituted.

I'm dividing the breast milk today--just adding formula to 2 oz. milk at a time.

She's here every other week, so I'll try feeding her oatmeal again in two weeks and see if the tongue thrust reflex is still going on. She actually keeps her tongue protruding slightly all the time.

[happymom]

Yeah, the note was a little hard to decipher but the mom confirmed it's reconstituted.

I'm dividing the breast milk today--just adding formula to 2 oz. milk at a time.

She's here every other week, so I'll try feeding her oatmeal again in two weeks and see if the tongue thrust reflex is still going on. She actually keeps her tongue protruding slightly all the time.

That sounds like a good plan. Has the family looking into BLW? My son never would eat jarred food or oatmeal, but did really well with solid food once we started feeding him regular foods (I agree with waiting at least 2 weeks to try again though).