Posted by
Nuri
17 yrs ago
This may sound paranoid.
My helper prepares baby formula for the evening feeding. The baby has been sleeping through the night since he turned 2 months old. He is 5 months now and sleeps from 9pm to 6 am almost every night. A friend suggested that the helper MAY be adding a bit of alcohol or herbs to make him sleep well as they sometimes do this in the Philippines.
At first I thought that the friend is crazy to suggest something like this. I don't think my maid would do this. However, I started feeling a bit uncomfortable about it. Especially after I’ve noticed that she is always willing to prepare the formula even if I have already started doing it.
I will start preparing night formula myself from now on. Still, have you ever heard of the above-mentioned?
Constructive comments only, please.
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Never heard of it myself. But do know that babies of that age can sleep through. My own daughter does and she is 4 months now and we certainly don't add anything to the milk.
Prepare for yourself for a while, this will put your mind at rest and certainly tell you if it's reality or just more idle gossip.
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mrsl
17 yrs ago
Lucky you! I have a few friends whose babies started sleeping through the night at about 2 months. I cannot imagine that any of them added anything to the milk. Most of them give Gina Ford credit for their sleep filled nights. Your friend has probably had night owls like my 3. Agree though that if it is bothering you, you should prepare the formula yourself to allow you to relax (seems a waste to have a baby sleeping through while you stay awake worrying).
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Mmmm, I think it's probably best for you to prepare all your baby's bottles, just in case.
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I think you have a great baby and a great helper. Enough said.
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I agree with scottsue. Rather than thinking the "worse" of your helper, and that your baby is strange for sleeping well... be grateful you have a "good" baby, and a wonderful helper!
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