jojo

[jojo]

i am going to a party and i am breastfeeding and my son is 16 days old, i was wandering if i would be alright to give him formula and how long would it be before i start breastfeeding again

[boxtops]

Can you not breast-feed him at the party? Most people would understand - it's a shame to offer something else while he's so little. I am sure they would find you a quiet place?

[carmalee]

just a thought but maybe it would be better to forget the party and stay at home with your two week old baby.

[redcrx]

is it because you want to drink, rather than not breastfeed in public?

http://www.nhs.uk/chq...=54&SubCategoryID=135

http://www.breast-fee...eding-and-alcohol.php

[redcrx]

by the way, if you give formula it (apparently) tastes different to breastmilk so baby may get confused or even refuse feeds.

Expressing may be better.

[ummmm]

Formula will be fine but expect your boobs to feel like they might explode...

I use to give my youngest a small bottle of formula a day from about 1 month old. Just because my oldest son wouldn't take a bottle so that meant I couldn't go anywhere without him. For 15 long months....!!!

[ummmm]

Red...yes that's a risk.

[-TheMrs-]

Yes, its fine. Ideally you could pump or express enough for 2 hours/drink you have, if not give the formula for that long. Like others said he may get confused. He may also do perfectly well. While you are a new mom, you have have balance in life. Sitting at home with baby all the time will have a worse impact on you and therefore the baby than going out on occasion.