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Formula feeding
I have 5 weeks baby girl and breastfeeding her. I would like to switch to formula milk.
I know breast milk is best for baby but I have flat nipple and am tired with continous feeding. Unable to enjoy this period as I am always tired and sleepy.
I have personal problems and stressed due to that. No support from husband and 4yo son also to take care.
My baby has put on weight and good number of pees more than 8-10. Please advice if ok to wean by 2months to formula.
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Not advisable to give formula milk to a 5 weeks baby, especially if you have enough milk supply. The nipple condition can be treated with proper consultation, other option is you can express breast milk and give it to the baby.
Starting baby on formula won't be considered as weaning, it is a substitute to breast milk and is started in conditions where breast milk is insufficient or simply not available.
Weaning with solid foods can be started after 4 to 5 months.
So you may start the baby on formula in case it is impossible to breast feed her but as i mentioned above that won't be the best thing to do.
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