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formula taste a threat??
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I heard it somewhere that once baby tastes formula he/she is more likely to refuse mom's milk because the formula some how suits their palate? Never heard that. All I've ever heard of as being a problem is the nipple preference issue. -- iphigenia www.tristyn.net |
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formula taste a threat??
I think it's the bottle and not the formula. It is easier to get the milk
out of a bottle than it can be out of the breast. -- Sue mom to three girls ted wrote in message om... I heard it somewhere that once baby tastes formula he/she is more likely to refuse mom's milk because the formula some how suits their palate? AFAIK breastmilk tastes whole lot better. Has anyone experienced this problem or do you know if there's any truth in this at all? If the baby needs to be supplemented for a few days, is things going to be a threat? Thanks. |
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formula taste a threat??
ted wrote: I heard it somewhere that once baby tastes formula he/she is more likely to refuse mom's milk because the formula some how suits their palate? AFAIK breastmilk tastes whole lot better. Has anyone experienced this problem or do you know if there's any truth in this at all? I've never heard this - (about baby preference) it sounds awfully like an old wife's tale to me! In fact, I believe all the combi fed babies I know did prefer breastmilk to formula... If the baby needs to be supplemented for a few days, is things going to be a threat? I'd doubt taste is likely to be a 'threat' -- the main concern is keeping the supply up while supplementing. I understand that often a little supplementing often adds to a downward spiralling, so that more supplementation is required becaus less milk is being produced which requires more supplementation, etc., etc...so that's the real concern. That said, I know of a lot of babies who were supplemented with formula for whatever reason and were able to either stqart or regain a healthy breastfeeding relationship without a problem. (Technically, that includes my twins. I had serious complications after delivery, and couldn't even see my girls much in the first two days, so they got formula by nasal tube until I could handle them and my health again. Believe me, I fought as hard as I could to BF them, and got them atleast combifed in the first 24 hours but my condition was more serious than the use of formula...hence the supplementation. I'm just so glad that it's SOP in my hospital to use nasal feeding tubes in the NICU; no chance of bottle preference or nipple confusion.)' My girls only received a handful of feedings (less than a dozen?) in the NICU so I doubt they'd "remember" what formula tastes like, thankfully! HTH, Barbara |
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formula taste a threat??
ted wrote:
I heard it somewhere that once baby tastes formula he/she is more likely to refuse mom's milk because the formula some how suits their palate? AFAIK breastmilk tastes whole lot better. Has anyone experienced this problem or do you know if there's any truth in this at all? If the baby needs to be supplemented for a few days, is things going to be a threat? Thanks. My combifed little guy vastly prefers the taste of breast milk. Our IBCLC thought it was patently obvious when she observed him--enough that we almost needed to have banked milk prescribed. Using the SNS, he was fine until she started the flow of formula and he pulled off with a nasty face. Jennifer in Tempe |
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