How do you feed your baby? I'm just genuinely curious. I constantly see formula ads all over Facebook and see comments from say that they are being shamed for formula feeding vs breastfeeding which I think is strange since formula is more widely accepted.

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It's no secret that breastmilk is the healthiest option for baby, but that doesn't mean formula is bad for baby. Is baby getting nutrition? Then that's what matters :)

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My son is breast fed. Never given formula but slowly being introduced to foods with doctors guidance/permission.

I do feel formula feeding is widely accepted. The formula companies send out "samples", ads, coupons, when I left the hospital I was given a "goodie bag" by Similac which was formula samples, bottles, reusable ice pack. The nurse told me, if you're serious about breast feeding do not even open or look at this. I do feel some times it leads women to fail on their personal goals. They don't tell you supplementing can decrease your supply leading to more supplementing and eventually formula feeding completely for a lot of women. Those companies are just in it for the money.

There's nothing wrong with feeding your child in the best way for you and your family. I completely support every mother's decisions, I always hope they are well educated and supported.

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EBF for 6 months, then introduced solids... Tried to introduced formula at 1 yr but she didn't like it, so it was cow milk, breast milk (3x a day) and solids... She's now almost 3 yrs and it's still the same...cow milk, ALL solids and breast milk( 1x a day)...

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I honestly haven't decided on what I want to do yet. At first I was leaning towards bottle feeding, but now I'm leaning closer towards breast feeding.

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Unfortunately social networks have a way to shame everyone for everything. I'm going to do what I feel is best. My goal is to BF, but if it doesn't work out, then I'll find alternatives. Breast milk is supposed to be the best immunity builder for the baby. BF is not for everyone, it should be as long as the baby is fed with proper nutrients.

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I exclusively breastfed for 3 months, but my daughter kept losing weight and we ended up having to supplement. After going back to work and having complications with pump times etc. (I worked as a dental hygienist, so while I was blocked off for pump times on our schedule, it rarely worked out that I was able to due to patient overlaps, them being late, trying to stay on schedule etc.) my daughter was on just formula. She got colostrum and quite a bit of breastmilk so while I felt like a failure (I wanted to exclusively breastfeed for at least a year), I'm just happy she was able to have what she did. While breastfeeding has many benefits for momma and baby, formula wouldn't be on the market if it wasn't good for the baby to use as well. As long as the baby grows and gains the nutrients they need, it's fine!

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My twins get a combination of formula for preemies and breast milk. They take the bottle (more often), we are in the process of learning how to breast feed. They may legit breastfeed 1-2 times a day if we're lucky.

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EBF until 9 months then slowly introduce solids, continue to BF until 2 years.

How do you feed your baby? I'm just genuinely curious. I constantly see formula ads all over Facebook and see comments from say that they are being shamed for formula feeding vs breastfeeding which I think is strange since formula is more widely accepted.

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