I Formula Feed

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I Formula Feed
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Mon, 07-07-2008 - 7:50pm
I chose to formula feed my daughter. I love her with all my heart, and am a great mother (contray to what other mothers will say because I didn't BF). I gave my daughter the best 9 months of my life when pregnant...eating healthy, excerising, quit smoking, quit drinking, yada yada yada and I give her everything in this world now but yes I was selfish and formula fed and do not regret one second of it. I'm sorry that my husband, mother, sister can help with feedings and make a bottle themselves... I can go out for a night and not worry about having a glass of wine or I can go to the mall and not have to whip my boob out in the middle of the common area. And my daughter is extemely healthy and happy. I don't think Im going to hell because I formula feed nor do I feel I am a bad parent. My husband and I agreed formula was the way to go for us. I'm sure there are plenty of things BF'ing mothers do that other parents wouldn't agree with but that doesnt mean you should be crucified for it. I think other mothers should get off their high horse about bf'ing and realize its just not for everyone and you're not

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Registered: 04-13-2008
In reply to: krsd0403
Thu, 07-10-2008 - 12:35pm

Well, that is where you and I would definitely differ!

I actually do not consider formula of any kind to be easier than breastfeeding.

I would have had all of the extra housework of cleaning and sterilising bottles, mixing the formula, carting the extra stuff around when I went out. To me much easier to pop up my shirt and breastfeed instantly. Travelled overseas with him when he was one year old, and extensively in Australia (where I live) when he was sixteen months old. It truly is so much easier to get around with a breastfed baby than be worrying about all the extra work that goes with formula.

I'm not a fan of housework at all, I would much rather have spent close time with my precious children when they were little. And I would never have missed out on the special moments such as when the little one pats you on the breast while they are feeding and so on. He BF until the age of 2 1/2, was never really able to tolerate cows milk, can have a little very mature shees now he is much older.

Teresa

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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: krsd0403
Thu, 07-10-2008 - 12:36pm

Easier? Maybe...*if* he wasn't also one of the approximately 50% of kids who have soy allergies *and* dairy allergies (there are a lot of kids who are allergic to both).

But better for his health? Not likely.

There *is* one lady here occasionally who after a strict elimination diet decided she was unable to continue on it as long as necessary for her son and switched to *hypoallergenic* predigested formula. *That* is more likely to have worked for an already allergic child...but ewwww it's gross (both smelling and tasting). But what would have been best for her child would have still been an elimination diet on her part and she knows it...she just was feeling it was too much for her. And all the while he was nursing and she was eating foods that "contaminated" his milk, he was not great (eczema, etc.) but he was far better off than had they tried him on cow or soy milk formula from the get-go...as he would have had an anaphylactic reaction to those (both I believe) and perhaps not made it.













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In reply to: krsd0403
Thu, 07-10-2008 - 12:37pm
That's a poor example, as noted by the liberal use of the word "maybe." And the accusation is that we claim kids who are formula fed will be stupid. Not may be, will be. And not "slightly less intelligent," but stupid. Big differences.
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In reply to: krsd0403
Thu, 07-10-2008 - 12:37pm

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No, but I bet you've taught them to go up and down the stairs properly, so that they don't trip and fall down. You probably keep the staircase clear of toys or clothing they could stumble over. You probably held their hands while they learned to go up and down on their own. You've perhaps used a baby gate at some point. It's all about mitigating risks. Of course, if you don't believe it risk, it's a moot point...

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Registered: 11-06-2003
In reply to: krsd0403
Thu, 07-10-2008 - 12:37pm

I have read many of these studies and yes I know that FF comes with higher risks.

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Registered: 07-11-2006
In reply to: krsd0403
Thu, 07-10-2008 - 12:38pm

>>Wouldn't it have been easier to switch to a soy based formula?<<

Soy formula is not the answer to atopic disease according to the AAP.

http://www.actagainstallergy.com/aaa/12204-AAp-indication-soy-formula.html
>>American Academy of Pediatrics: Indications and Contraindications of Soy Protein-Based Formulas

Advantages and disadvantages of soy formulas as alternative to milk have been reviewed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Strongly recommending human milk as the ideal source of nutrition for infant feeding, the AAP Committee on Nutrition reviewed the limited indications and contraindications of soy formulas as well as the potential harmful effects of soy protein-based formulas and the phytoestrogens they contain.

In summary, specific clinical recommendations and findings are as follows:

* Isolated soy protein-based formulas may be used to provide nutrition for normal growth and development in term infants. However, there are few indications to use them instead of formula based on cow's milk. These indications include feeding of infants with galactosemia and hereditary lactase deficiency, which is rare, and in situations in which a vegetarian diet is preferred.
* Extensively hydrolyzed protein formula should be considered for infants with documented cow's milk protein allergy because 10% to 14% of these infants also have soy protein allergy.
* After rehydration, most infants with acute gastroenteritis who were previously well can be managed with continued use of human milk or standard dilutions of cow's milk-based formulas. When secondary lactose intolerance occurs, isolated soy protein-based formulas may be indicated.
* Unless the infant has 1 of the above indications, isolated soy protein-based formula has no advantage over cow's milk protein-based formula as a supplement for the breast-fed infant.
* Soy protein-based formulas are not designed for or recommended for feeding of preterm infants.
* For the prevention or management of infantile colic or fussiness, the routine use of isolated soy protein-based formula is of no demonstrated value.
* Infants who have documented enteropathy or enterocolitis induced by cow's milk protein frequently are as sensitive to soy protein and should therefore be given formula derived from hydrolyzed protein or synthetic amino acids rather than isolated soy protein-based formula. Severe gastrointestinal tract reactions to soy protein-based formula may include enteropathy, enterocolitis, proctitis, small-bowel injury, a reversible celiac-like villus injury that produces an enteropathy with malabsorption, hypoalbuminemia, and failure to thrive.
* For the prevention of atopic disease in healthy or high-risk infants, routine use of isolated soy protein-based formula is of no demonstrated value.

Source: J. Bhatia, F. Greer, and the Committee on Nutrition. Use of Soy Protein-Based Formulas in Infant Feeding Pediatrics 2008;121(5):1062-1068

by AAA Editorial Board
Date of publication: Thursday, May 15, 2008<<


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In reply to: krsd0403
Thu, 07-10-2008 - 12:40pm

I don't put life jackets on my kids in pools. I admit my 2nd daughter did (for a while) have a floating bathing suit (it was big and bulky) b/c she was *very* insecure in the water. AS she aged and got more secure and eventually it tore (spewing out its floating innards ;-)) we eliminated it. She's still not comfortable in over her head much but she is better than at age 2 or so. She used to *freak* and cling to you like a limpet.

The older one was always a water baby and used to propel herself at age 2.5 *underwater* to swim. She is still, at age 8, unable to float very well. Even a good starfish float. Know why? Not b/c she doesn't try or is scared or was used to a lifejacket. B/c she has a *very* solid body and sinks like a stone. But she can still propel herself underwater and hold her breath...so she does know how to swim.













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Registered: 10-04-2003
In reply to: krsd0403
Thu, 07-10-2008 - 12:41pm

I would have had all of the extra housework of cleaning and sterilising bottles, mixing the formula, carting the extra stuff around when I went out.


Yeah throwing bottles in the dishwasher along with the rest of the dishes really added to my housework.

 

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Registered: 11-06-2003
In reply to: krsd0403
Thu, 07-10-2008 - 12:42pm

BFing comes with no guarantee.


Wow, I totally missed where it was claimed that breastmilk provides a child with a "free pass" thru all ailments (or whatever it is you meant by that statement).

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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: krsd0403
Thu, 07-10-2008 - 12:43pm

Saying maybe you would be a bit smarter if you had been BFed is not exactly the same as saying you will be downright stupid if you are not BFed...

Kinda like saying your heart disease might not have showed up so young if you hadn't eaten as much McDonalds food is not exactly the same as saying if all you ever eat is McDonalds you will die of a heart attack at age 2...













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