Introducing formula advice?

Question

Up until now I’ve exclusively pumped for my baby, but my maternity leave is coming to an end and I want to introduce one or two formula bottles a day. 
Any tips or advice? Not sure how much formula to offer. Also is it safe to use tap water or what water do you use? Signs to look for that he may not react well to the formula I’ve picked and need to switch?

Answer

I use the infant water from Walmart. Some people use tap, some people will boil it and let it cool or use it straight from the tap. I don’t use tap because I think the water smells where I live. You will want to do a slow introduction if possible. 
Day 1: 1/4 formula 3/4 breast milk 
Day 2: 1/2 formula 1/2 breast milk
Day 3: 3/4 formula 1/2 breast milk
If you notice they struggle with any combination extend how long you the transition. Say day one goes great but day 2 doesn’t, continue to do half and half for a few days.

Answer

Don’t use tap water. Use infant distilled water. Try freezing your breast milk if your supply will allow you.

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Use distilled water or boil it. You can try pumping once to see how much you make and how much kiddo drinks. But it is kind of trial and error. You can make a 3.5oz bottle up and if they spew it then try 3oz and repeat. Signs they arent tolerating: rashes, lots of fussiness, TONS more gas, more reflux (after you figure out quantity) or vomit, constipation.

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