Comments on: Why Is Giving A Baby Formula Bad?

By: Stuck in the middle of nowhere

Stuck in the middle of nowhere — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:13:20 +0000

It isn’t bad, I formula fed my daughter and she is healthy as a horse. I will formula feed my next child as well. Now they are saying breastfeeding might not be that great after all due to all the crap and chemicals we consume in food. Who know, I just like feeding with a bottle better.
I’m sure a lot of people are going to go on and on about the wonders of breastfeeding, blah, blah, blah!! Ultimately it is up to you.

By: sassy cowgirl

sassy cowgirl — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:27:05 +0000

Formula is not necessarily bad,it’s just that most people feel that breast milk is the best milk. Which is mostly because of the fact that ther is no measuring,no mixing,no heating,no clean-ups,no sterlizing,everything is exact and ready. Breastfeeding also gives you that time for the mother child bond(which is really special). If fornula is your choice make sure that you are giving your baby the right(best)formula for him/her. Breastfeeding is not for everybody so don’t feel bad,and don’t worry about it.

By: PJ's Mom

PJ's Mom — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:13:01 +0000

It’s not bad, it’s just a personal choice. Whatever you decide for your own child is what you think is best.

By: treehugg

treehugg — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:57:51 +0000

Have you read the labels? Formula is some cow milk and a lot of “corn syrup solids” , meaning it will grow your babies body, not their brain. Breast milk is made for babies and satisfies all their nutritional needs.

By: iamhis0

iamhis0 — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:25:04 +0000

http://www.breastfeeding.org/bfacts/bott…http://breastfeed.com/resources/articles…http://www.drjen4kids.com/soap%20box/wha…http://www.kellymom.com/newman/risks_of_…http://www.breastfeeding.com/reading_roo…
While formula may be necessary at times when a baby is truly unable to breastfeed(which is less than 3%), everyone should be informed of the risks that comes with formula feeding. Breast is best, and formula cannot compare and too many mothers choose to formula feed when able to breastfeed off of the misinformation that formula is risk free.
**Per the FDA – “The law does not require that FDA approve infant formulas but instead requires companies to provide certain information to FDA before they market new infant formulas. Manufacturers must provide assurances that they are following good manufacturing practices and quality control procedures and that the formula will allow infants to thrive. If such assurances are not provided, FDA will object to the manufacturer’s marketing of the formula; however, the manufacturer may market the new infant formula over FDA’s objection.”http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/%7Edms/inf-toc.…

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:13:44 +0000

I have 3 children and brestfed 2. My second daughter would NOT breast feed. It depressed me b/c I thought I was doing something wrong. I am in the posistion to say that I bonded just as well with her as my 1st and 3rd child. I held her close and we made that eye contact with each other and she played with my nose while we fed. So don’t listen to the “your bond will be stronger” crap. My child is now 4 and she has fewer allergies than my 1st daughter. She is perfectly healthy and happy. Something that is kind of funny and ironic is when I am nursing my son she says “Ewe!!!” and my first daughter says, “Awww!”. She is just not into it at all. Lol.
Do what YOU feel is best. Your baby will be just fine.

By: Amber B

Amber B — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 23:23:46 +0000

First of all I would like to say to not let these people make you feel bad if you decided to give your baby formula. Yes, breast milk is better, but it’s not like formula is not good either. People will make you feel bad and make you feel like you are not doing it right because you are bottle feeding your baby, don’t listen to them, it is your child do what you think is right. I didn’t breastfeed my baby because of my own reasons and she is beautiful and happy. Like I said, Yes breast milk is the better of the two but formula is also good and nutritious. I know that I am going to get a lot of thumbs down for this but I don’t care. I’m sick of moms making other moms feel bad because they did not breastfeed. Your baby, Your decision!! Good Luck to you!!

By: kandiluv

kandiluv — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:28:28 +0000

Formula is not bad for ur baby..whoever told you that is lying to you..y else would drs. and wic offices give it to you???
formula feed if you like,there is nothing wrong with it.
whoever told you that probably is against the whole thing and may even critize you for using formula but the best thing that u can do is not listen to them..It’s ur baby and noth theirs..
Mine is happy and healthy as well as many others out there…
good luck on making you decision.

By: howdesdo

howdesdo — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:04:18 +0000

There is nothing wrong with giving a baby formula. However, it is/was designed for babies that were unable to breastfeed. You just need to remember that formula that man made will never be as good as what God has designed for babies bodies. But it is the moms decision, do what you want. You need to do some research so you make the right decision for you and your baby.
Also, KZ is an idiot and has no idea what she is talking about. Because breast milk is the perfect food for your baby, their poop has hardly any smell at all, the only smell is sweet. A formula baby has very stinky rancid smelling poop that will stain clothes forever. I would research using medical websites instead of taking to opinion of a biased uninformed person who can’t even spell correctly.

By: pressure

pressure — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:43:44 +0000

I agree whole heartedly with Sarah M. Breastfeeding is supposed to be the best for both baby and mom. The nurses, doctors, and lactation consultants will all tell you to keep trying and how it is so much better for your baby, but it really comes down to what will your baby eat. My daughter and I fought for 3 weeks before I finally stopped trying to breastfeed and went with formula. It was a lot more expensive, but at least my daughter was eating. She is now 3.5 years and loves vegetables and fruits, has no known allergies, and is incredibly intelligent for her age. She is not overweight or undersized. She is very active and social. She speaks well and is able to communicate effectively to her friends and teachers, etc. She also is rarely sick.
My personal thought on the matter is to remember that YOU are the mom. Regardless of whether she starts out on breastmilk or formula, YOU decide if she eats peas or candy for dinner each night. YOU decide whether to make sure she washes her hands after using the restroom, or before eating, etc. YOU decide if she sits and watches tv all day or if she has to turn the tv off and play outside for a while.
If she’s going to have allergies, she’ll probably have them regardless of breastfeeding. If she’s going to have ear infections, she’s probably going to have them regardless of breastfeeding. Just explore all options in each situation and try to make the best decision for your child and your family. That’s really all any good parent can do.
Also, just an FYI:
My daughter’s best friend was breastfed for a full year and still needed tubes in her ears because of frequent ear infections. My daughter was formula fed and rarely has ear infections.
Good Luck and Enjoy Parenthood!