[blparent] Feeding. Feeding Issues!

[Danielle Ledet]

Yes Wendy Thanks. This was helpful. If it's not their baby whey should
it matter if they approve of Mommy nursing or not? Rebecca sweetie I
was just curious is all. For some people brands matter and I have seen
many different types of bottles and I have my preferences even though
and because I choose to breastfeed. At the time of the original
question I WAS expecting.

On 9/29/14, Wendy Meuse via blparent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Probably wanted to know how to mix the formua am i right?  i used to just
> get someone to read me the directions on the can or
> whatever.  For a while  I was using the powdered similac and there was a
> little scoop inside the can.  I think it was four of thse
> little scoops for one bottle and then fill the bottle with boiling water
> make sure it all disolves and then cool.  Then I got smart
> and got the can of similac that you add a can of similac and a can of
> boiling water.  I used to staralize a jug and make enough for
> several bottles.  I kno they have the ready made stuff as well.  I didn't
> use thee powdered stuff for long I can tell you.  it was
> cheaper yes.  But what a hastle.  not only that it made the baby stink.  i
> didn't have to use formula for long thank goodness.  Mom
> told me that when she had the kids and she couldn't nurse for a while she
> used to mix up her own.  I wish she could remember how.
> it was interesting but also sounds like a bit of a hastle.  i really liked
> nursing but I know some people don't care for it.  Hope
> this helps.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Star Gazer via blparent" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> To: "'Danielle Antoine'" <singingmywayin at gmail.com>; "'Blind Parents Mailing
> List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2014 5:28 AM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Feeding. Feeding Issues!
>
>
> Best way to formula feed is pop the bottle in their
> mouths and let them enjoy. I really don't understand this question.
> As for brands of bottles, why do you care about this for other people's
> kids? I get wanting to know brands for your own babies but if you're very
> occationally taking care of other babies, tell the parents to provide the
> supplies.
> Is there something I'm missing?
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Danielle
> Antoine via blparent
> Sent: Friday, September 26, 2014 12:09 PM
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blparent] Feeding. Feeding Issues!
>
> Hello All,
>
> I don't know any other way than to be wordy about it. I breastfeed but on
> the occasion I use bottles every once in  a while. I always get my kids
> used
> to taking a bottle so in the event one Is needed they won't give the person
> present trouble about taking one. And I always supplement with breast milk.
> However, most of my family members use bottles and formula. I have on the
> rare occasion kept there kids and asked them to measure out the amount of
> formula before dropping them off. What is the best way to handle formula
> feeding? I came across this formula machine while shopping and thought that
> was a great solution but I know it's being done without this. Also, my
> children never took more than 4 oz. bottles since they were exclusively
> brestfed. Do you all use the 8 oz. or above bottles and how do you do this?
> Which are your favorite brands?
>
> TIA,
> Danielle
>
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Danielle

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