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i want to start introducing formula to my EBF baby . do i pump and use the BM as the water and then put the powder ?

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No!! Mix powder with water as directed. Then you can mix with breast milk.

okay ! should i just start with the BM and powder ? he still isn’t on solids but will eat solids if i haven’t fed him yet . any cereals or baby food i should or could combine ?

I’m sorry, I don’t have any advice on that. Your doctor can advise you on how much to supplement formula with, when to start solids, etc.

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hey lovely how old is your little one? My daughter barely ate solids before 16 months. We were just starting down the pathway of a feeding plan and dietician, when I unexpectedly ended up in hospital. My daughter went cold turkey from BM at 26 months and suddenly started eating. X

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