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lisalee99
19 yrs ago
I have been breastfeeding my girl and she is 15th months old now.
Lately, I only feed her bm in the morning and at night. I was asked to give her formular during the day as I don't express enough for her to drive during the day.
I enjoy feeding my girl on breast and really hesitate to give her formula.
I don't know what to do......
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If you enjoy breastfeeding and hesitate to give her formula why bother?? I'd just keep up with the breastfeeding if I were you. And at 15months she should be able to have cow's milk anyway. Whyt not just give her cow's milk instead of bothering with formula?
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I breast fed both my children (now 5 and 2 1/2) until they were 18 months old. They never had formula and went straight onto cows milk. Do whatever YOU feel is best for YOU and your baby.
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crj
19 yrs ago
Good for you!
I breast fed until 13 months, but introduced cow's milk at 12 months.
You can still BF in AM and PM, but offer cow's milk (full fat) in a cup with a straw during the day.
It is not an either/or option, and you should introduce cow's milk at one year not formula.
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I am so grateful for your responses and encouragement.
I was told that formula has more ingredient i.e. DHA/AA etc. etc. which is good for the toddler. What do you say? I also heard that they should have certain amount of milk drink each day i.e. 400 ml per day, right?
Please also let me know which cow milk your children are having. However, I heard from the news the other day that cow milk fed baby might have some I don't know but anyway, not so good and it was recommended to drink soy milk etc. etc. I am so confused and frustrated......
Again, thanks so much for your response.
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Hi Lisa, I don't doubt that formula may have better nutrition than cow's milk, but I think it's probably also a lot more expensive. By this age, your baby should be getting a lot of nutrition from other sources than milk. I personally wouldn't feel pressure to wean from the breast if you don't want to. That's a personal decision. And I wouldn't cave in to pressure to push cow's milk or formula onto baby, either. Just make sure your baby is getting good nutrition from whatever sources. Soy milk has nutrition, too, just different nutrition. The main thing your baby is getting from milk (that doesn't necessarily get from other places) is calcium. You can supply calcium through supplements or also cheeses and yoghurt. Whatever fluids you do give, though, should be given from a sippy cup not a bottle. Otherwise, you will add the necessity of weaning twice -- once from breast and then again from bottle.
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crj
19 yrs ago
We use Master's Pura Whole Fat Milk from Australia, it is available in CitySuper and most ParkNShops.
Our baby used to eat crazy amounts of yogurt and cheese before we introduced milk, now he eats less.
Although we offered him the milk in a cup with a straw while I was still breast feeding, he didn't really start drinking it until a week after we stopped breast feeding. But it was on offer, and it was his choice not to drink it.
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Thanks for the response.
Do I have to get a special cheese or yogurt for my 15 months old girl? And where can I get that? I once got cheese from Justco in Taikoo the Japan made cheese for toddler, and she loves it, however, I am just wondering if I can also get some elsewhere as I am living in West Kowloon.
Should I be starting my girl to use cup to drink milk? She has no problem using cup to drink i.e. juices and water but never milk.
Thanks.
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crj
19 yrs ago
After one year, a baby can change from bottle to cup, for all drinks. It might mean a week of her not drinking much, but once she realises that is it, she will do it.
Yogurt - any whole fat, natural, plain yogurt - yeovalley, horizon, dairy farm... no need to buy special yogurt they are just marketing and added sugar :)
Cheese - whole fat plain cheddar cheese from the deli counter (any Wellcome or ParkNShop - we get the ones from England or Australia or New Zealand - whatever is cheapest to be honest!!) is great, do not buy low fat or really processed cheeses.
Hope that helps!
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if she is already 15 months, 2 milk feeds in the day (am and pm) from the boob is more than enough i reckon. child should be eating more real food.
but if you want to give a milk drink in the afternoon, i would give cow's milk. my baby was formula fed very early on but i wasted no time in giving him cow's milk once he was of age. it's overall cheaper, more convenient, you are not wasting time with bottles, sterilising, getting your hands on clean water to mix formula with, etc. and if your child is eating balanced meals, i don't think the supplements that formula say they do are that critical.
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I feed her am and pm i.e. for around 15 mins. However, I don't know whether she has taken the minimum amount i.e. 400ml......
At night I feed her and she will fall asleep. Is it not a good habit? However, she likes it and she asks for it before bed.
What brand other than Master's do you buy?
Thanks again for all your advice and sharing.
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The Select brand full cream milk is what we give our toddler. There are lots of milk 'drinks' out there with added sugar so beware.
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only go for 100% FULL FAT fresh milk like pura
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crj
19 yrs ago
When Pura is not available (often sold out it seems), we buy Select from ParkNShop. Just be sure it is the whole/full fat one.
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Thanks all again.
Wheelymate, you mentioned in an other threads that you feed your child with oats for breakfast. What brand did you buy?
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Nula
19 yrs ago
Another good source of calcium is calcium fortified 100%Orange Juice. You could also give your daughter some flavoured cod liver oil which will contain all the essential Omega 3s etc.
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Is that in a capsule form?
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Nula
19 yrs ago
No liquid form. You can get it from Owens Trodd Drs (OT&P).
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I try to feed my little girl with cow milk. What sign if she can't take cow milk?
Please also advise where you can find iron bread or food with iron fortified food/drink. What brand of the cereal you have.
Thanks.
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Nutrition: Lisa, if you can get her to eat dark green, leafy vegetables, those have iron. Any kind of red meat, such as beef, also has iron. As for iron fortified foods, the iron will be on the ingredient labels. You can also give iron supplements if you're really worried, though this can lead to constipation. Somebody else may know better, but I thought that as long as you are breast feeding you don't need to worry so much about iron since it's in a form that's all absorbed?
Food Allergy: Only introduce one food at a time, feed it every day for several days. If she gets any kind of tummy upset or skin rash, then you've got an idea that it may be a food allergy. It's not definite unless you double check by taking away the food, wait about ten days, and then reintroduce and see if rash returns. Talk to a pediatrician about how to do this. The same signs apply to cow's milk as any other food allergy: any kind of rash anywhere on body (especially around mouth, in creases of elbows, behind knees), stuffy nose, tummy upset, redness in diaper area, etc. If these appear when you start a food and go away within a few days after you stop the food, that's a sign. If you try again and the rash comes right back, then that's a real clue. If there have been any food that you couldn't eat while you're bf baby cause it makes her sick, don't introduce those foods!
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Lisa,
Forgive me but what do you usually eat? There is no 'magic' food to give your baby, just go with you instinct.
In general, try to go for natural whole foods that are unprocessed where possible: wholemeal breads & pastas, full fat milk (unflavoured and unsweetened), plain natural yoghurts (can flavour with fruit or a little honey), wholegrain cereals (unsweetened), lean meats & fish, vegetables and fruits. Basically baby can eat anything as long as there are no excessive amounts of flavouring, sugars, fats etc.. Basically a balanced healthy diet.
For calcium, avoid the supplements and ensure that baby gets a good amount of dairy. This is the most effective form and will also help to ensure healthy bone growth and weight.
For iron, practically all cereals these days are fortified with iron but try to avoid the sweetened, flavoured cereals and go for wholegrains (this may not be possible when your little one gets older and begs for Cocopops but at least they have iron.)
Try not to fret too much, as long as your baby is healthy and happy you are doing great.
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The last breastfeeding session my daughters had was the one before bedtime.
They gave this up and naps at about 2 years of age. We needed to find a new routine to fall asleep. One of mine wanted me to sing her to sleep(for about 6 months) and the other just wanted me to sit there til she dropped off( again, took about 6 months or so)
Have a look at www.askdrsears.com for some more ideas about nutrition. Sounds like you have a healthy baby there!
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that "Breastfeeding should be continued for at least the first year of life and beyond for as long as mutually desired by mother and child... Increased duration of breastfeeding confers significant health and developmental benefits for the child and the mother... There is no upper limit to the duration of breastfeeding and no evidence of psychologic or developmental harm from breastfeeding into the third year of life or longer." (AAP 2005)
Some children nurse often, some nurse only once or twice a day, and some nurse a few times a day on some days and frequently on others. No matter what the nursing pattern, average nursing frequency decreases gradually as baby gets older. Once or twice a day nursings can continue for months and even years, depending upon the child and mom.
It's not uncommon for weaning to be recommended for toddlers who are eating few solids. However, this recommendation is not supported by research. Breast milk continues to provide substantial amounts of key nutrients well beyond the first year of life, especially protein, fat, and most vitamins. If you toddler is eating a varied diet of fruits, vegetables,dairy and protein, meeting developmental milestones and growing appropriately, there is no reason to replace breastmilk with formula.
I suggest you contact a lactation consultant to review your baby's weight, development and diet.
Matilda International Hospital
Well Baby Clinic and Breastfeeding Clinic 2849 1500
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