Does it make me a bad mom if I'm not breastfeeding ? 😕 I'm only 18 and this is my first child. I couldn't get him to latch right and he was born almost a month and a half early at only 4 pounds and 6 oz.

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Both of my kids are formula fed because I just didn't want to breastfeed. And, I know I'm a great mom! You'd be a bad mom if you weren't feedings your child at all.... There will always be people who disagree with you on how to be a good parent. Are you happy? Is your baby happy? That's all that matters.

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It doesn't make you a bad mom at all. There are pros and cons to both breast feeding or formula you just need to do what works for both you and baby. I am in the "fed is best" camp. :)

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Do you keep your baby fed and happy?  If yes, then you're not a bad mom.  Simple as that.  I am all for the benefits of breastfeeding and happen to breastfeed my baby.  But I had resources to help me when he had trouble latching and my own personal journey ended with me being able to bf him.  But not every mom is able to do that, or wants to.  And that's fine.  Nobody has the right to tell you that a decision you made for your baby makes you a bad mom.

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Does your baby fall asleep happy and full?

Yes?

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That does not make you a bad mum i breastfed my son til he was 1 i was lucky i was able to but as long as their bellys are full that's all that matters.

Does it make me a bad mom if I'm not breastfeeding ? 😕 I'm only 18 and this is my first child. I couldn't get him to latch right and he was born almost a month and a half early at only 4 pounds and 6 oz.

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