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To further with some views on feeding: 1. breast pumping provided us appreciated flexibility. After a crappy one, we got a good breast pump that did both at on

To further with some views on feeding: 1. breast pumping provided us appreciated flexibility. After a crappy one, we got a good breast pump that did both at once. Wife appreciated being untethered from child for her relief. I appreciated being able to feed child. 2. We weren't too worried when we switched to formula exclusively after a while. Sooo many people get hung up on "breast is best" dialogue. Best comment I heard was a Maternal Child Health nurse pointing at a school yard of kids saying "Can you tell me which was breast fed and which was formula?" Ultimately though, you do you.

werdnapk 6y ago
I think my kids were breast fed for 2-3 months and then another 1-2 months from frozen milk and finally a gradual move to formula by mixing the breast milk and formula so that there's no sudden transition if the child isn't used to the taste, etc. No qualms at all about using formula within the first 4-6 months.
- bredren 6y ago
  Thanks to you both.
bredren 6y ago
Would you mind sharing the type of breast pump that ended up better for you two?
- _carbyau_ 6y ago
  Unfortunately work automatically blocks the site due to the word "breast" in it. Also, as an Australian this may not be helpful but that's for you to decide. https://spectra-baby.com.au https://spectra-baby.com.au I think we have the Spectra S2 still in the cupboard for a possible next kid. The difference between this and a cheapo one we got because we didn't know better: - two at a time, concurrency FTW! 10 mins instead of 20 was appreciated, especially in the middle of the night! once going, milk production waits for no one. - much quieter - separately adjustable timing and force(pressure). Cheapo just had a single dial for "more" or "less". - handy nightlight built in. Not a biggy but there. Possible negative for breast pumps in general. Wife mentioned feeling like a cow in a milking shed. But would do it again.
  - bredren 6y ago
    Thanks again.

werdnapk 6y ago

I think my kids were breast fed for 2-3 months and then another 1-2 months from frozen milk and finally a gradual move to formula by mixing the breast milk and formula so that there's no sudden transition if the child isn't used to the taste, etc. No qualms at all about using formula within the first 4-6 months.

bredren 6y ago
Thanks to you both.

bredren 6y ago

Would you mind sharing the type of breast pump that ended up better for you two?

_carbyau_ 6y ago
Unfortunately work automatically blocks the site due to the word "breast" in it. Also, as an Australian this may not be helpful but that's for you to decide. https://spectra-baby.com.au https://spectra-baby.com.au I think we have the Spectra S2 still in the cupboard for a possible next kid. The difference between this and a cheapo one we got because we didn't know better: - two at a time, concurrency FTW! 10 mins instead of 20 was appreciated, especially in the middle of the night! once going, milk production waits for no one. - much quieter - separately adjustable timing and force(pressure). Cheapo just had a single dial for "more" or "less". - handy nightlight built in. Not a biggy but there. Possible negative for breast pumps in general. Wife mentioned feeling like a cow in a milking shed. But would do it again.
- bredren 6y ago
  Thanks again.