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Formula bottle

Hi all I forgot to wash my baby’s bottle which there’s leftover formula in it been 2 days can I still use it or throw it away? Can I just wash it and sterilise it? I want to be on a safe side he’s 10 weeks old

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Nutramigen preparation

Is Nutramigen Puramino prepared with room temperature water like the other Nutramigen? Thanks!

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Feeding schedule

I'm changing my LGs routine slightly now she's 8mo. I'm dropping from 4x milk feeds to 3x milk feeds, with 3x meals instead of 2. Does this look okay? What are your routines like? 7:30: wake up 8:00: Milk 270ml 9:00: Breakfast 10:00: Nap 12:00: Lunch 13:00/13:30: Nap 14:30: Milk 270ml 17:00/17:30: Dinner 1...

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Routines

Do you have a routine for your 5 month old? I need some help setting a routine😅

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Milk change

LO is currently suffering from reflux and trapped wind. We’re currently on Aptamil, using Dentinox in her bottles and she’s on omeprazole. Thinking of trialing a different formula. Has anyone had any luck on Aptamil Comfort or Hipp Organic?

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Teat size

Mums what have we done when MAM teat size 2 is too small but the 3 is way to big 😭😭 we’re on day 6 of size 3 and I’m sure it’s why she’s so fussy! But equally was bored and refusing feeds of size 2’s but is now refusing size 3 feeds as well 😔

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Questions about formula

I was finally taken seriously by a GP (🥳) who diagnosed our little girl with non IgE cow's milk allergy with a possibility of lactose intolerance on top of it. It seems that we'll be prescribed nutramigen for her but I've seen a lot of posts saying babies refuse the formula because it doesn't taste nice. My baby is…

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Nuby rapid cool Flask

FTM. How are you sterilising these flasks??

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Bottle sterilising

When did people stop sterilising bottles? LO is 6 1/2 months and puts everything in her mouth so I feel sterilising bottles has kind of lost its purpose.🤦🏼‍♀️

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Less milk

Hi my LG was on 5-7oz a bottle on nutramigen.. but last couple of days she takes 2oz and is done. I’ve tried bigger teat but is not that. She’s fine in herself, wet nappies etc. I do think she has been teething… could that be it? Xxx

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2 month feeds

My son is 2 months tomorrow and guidelines say he should be going up to 150ml feeds. Well typically in the last 3 days he hasn’t finished his bottles. Normally he finishes all 120ml every 3 hours religiously every single day. So I don’t feel like I can top up his feeds. Anyone else had this ? Or know why he might ...

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Water for the formula

Hello, what water is everyone using to make the babies formula? Using bottled water is unsafe due to it being in a plastic bottle. What is everyone using instead? Thanks!

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Help! Baby boy not accepting bottles

Hi-ya, I hope all of you are doing well and enjoying your little ones. I am EBF and as you can imagine I need an hour off time to time so on few occasions I pumped and we tried to feed him with bottle but he doesn’t accept them. I’ve tried MAM and Tommee Tippee but I don’t want to keep buying bottles that I’ll not u...

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When does it get easier?

I have a 3 year old and an 11 month old and I still feel like I am barely surviving each day. Having to split my time has become easier but it’s so demanding! I’m just wondering people who have 2 or more children close in age, when did you notice it started to get easier? Just feel my patience is tested everyday, an...

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Best Hacks!

Hey mamas! Looking for your best hacks for managing the 2ish year age gap! My second is due on my 1sts birthday and I want to make the transition as smooth as possible! Some of the things we already plan on doing are: •A ridiculous amount of meal prepping •Diaper change spaces around the house to avoid going to t...

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Formula- anyone else's 10 month old not taking much formula?

My son is a great eater, loves his food and his water but he isn't taking much formula throughout the day or even at night. Anyone else's baby gone through that or have suggestions about what to do?

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When did your ebf baby begin to let you leave them?

I have an ebf 6mo baby and understandably, since he’s so young, he gets inconsolable when I’m gone for more than 3 hours. It’s probably because I spend every day with him as I’m in mat leave! I’m not looking for reassurance because I know it’s normal and he’s used to me being around, but I want to know: If you had...

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Baby led weaning

I’ve never been one for BLW. My LG loves to eat and will eat (anything and everything) so the blender has been my best friend up to press lol. I also feel overwhelmed with what to make her or give her. Anyways today has felt like a success! Prepped- egg muffins, tomato to purée ham and DF cheese wheels and flapj...

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Formula question - volumes

Hi, my baby is exclusively breastfed but trying to introduce a bottle. She won't take a bottle with breast milk but she will take formula. She will only take about 90mls though but I see they are supposed to take about 150mls-180mls, but she doesn't want anymore. Will this be ok? I only want her to have a bottle now...

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Tommee tippee

Hi all, Out of interest when it comes to fill the water in a bottle maker do you add fresh water each feed or fill it to the top. With the water sitting in there is it safe to do that? We tend to add water an hour before feed and at night before we go to bed but only what we require. We give it a good clean we...

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