Switching to combo feeding. How much & how often?

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I switched my 7 week old to combo feeding at 4 weeks. I started out with formula during the day and breast at night, but became difficult with my work schedule. Also after talking to my OB at my 6 week PP appointment, she told me to still gice breastmilk as often as possible for the nutrition( I started to pump so I can use bottles instead of directly breast). So now I mainly give her breastmilk bottles while I am home, and formula for whoever is watching her or if I just want/need a break and someone else wants to feed her. As for how much, the type of formula you use should have instructions for that on the container. We use Enfamil Gentlease. She started eating 2 ounces at a time every couple of hours. She had her first full 4 ounce bottle last night and another this morning. I still feed her on demand, but I do try to sooth her first in case she isnt actually hungry. Let your LO tell you when they are hungry and DEFINITELY SEEK ADVICE FROM YOUR DAD. He may judge you but it is 100% his job to give you any help and advice you need for your baby.

I started out EBF but I became an under producer and had to start supplementing with formula. I think once my LO turns 4 months old (next week) I’m going to switch her completely onto formula. I would make her formula based on how much I could pump and/or follow the 1-1.5oz/Hr rule. So if she took a 3 hour nap and she woke up hungry I’d make her a 3-4.5oz bottle. Just remember that formula babies poop a little different than EBF babies! And continue to make sure that they are producing enough wet diapers. Watch out for constipation and gas issues.

Following this! We are going to be beginning combo feeding soon.