Follow on milk - not recommended by NHS but can I use what I’ve already bought?

Hi everyone. So I’ve just learned that follow on milk isn’t recommended but I’ve got about 5 of the ready-made follow on milk cartons left. Can I use them and move forward with first milk thereafter? Or are they actually harmful in any way and shouldn’t be used at all?

Read more on Peanut

The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of Peanut.

Learn more about our guidelines.
Add a comment
Avatar

Correct me if wrong, but I don't think health authorities can 'promote' formula milk. So it won't be recommended by the NHS, but not because it is bad. They just have to be neutral. I'd keep them, or use them to mix into baby foods.

Avatar

you are correct. They follow WHO guidelines which is about breast milk.

Avatar

You can absolutely use it the only
Difference is it has more iron in, and iron levels deplete at 6 months anyway so it’s fine. If you continue to use it then you can get discounts and loyalty points unlike on stage 1…. It’s illegal for companies to advertise stage 1 milk so they introduced stage 2 or else no company would be able
to advertise x

Avatar

Thank you so much! I really appreciate you educating me on this!

Read more on Peanut

Trending

in our community

When do things get easier?

As we entered the 9-12 month stage, my son started crawling and pulling himself up. He also became more clingy and does not play alone, still doesnt sleep through the night, and this week has been sick (so EVERYTHING amplified). I am tired and overwhelmed. Please lie and tell me things get better. 🥺

Avatar

10

Colostrum storing?

Has anyone successfully extracted colostrum before the baby’s born? Apparently it gets produced from 16w pregnant and you can start storing it in the freezer but I’m 34w looking at my nipples and the syringes on amazon wondering how it works?? Like what did you use and did it hurt? 🥲

Avatar

1

12

4 month bed time

What time do you put your babies to bed?
What time do you start your 'routine?'
My LO currently goes to bed around 10.30pm, and I know i need to start bringing it forward. Everytime ive tried, it takes longer for my LO to settle.
We are exclusively breastfeeding. Any advice Mamas?

Avatar

1

13

Dummies🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

Has anyone got any tips on how to GET RID of dummies😂🤦🏼‍♀️ my little girl is obsessed and i have no idea where to start!!

Avatar

1

13

Self settling

Any tips or advice of how to teach 6.5month old to self settle? I’m up multiple times in the night to cuddle her back to sleep and put the dummy in. I understand she will wake up and want a cuddle etc but any tips on self settling would be appreciated 🥰

Avatar

3

Baby losing weight

Hi all, it's been a long time since I had a baby (my son is 15!). My daughter is 10 days old and was 9lb born, she has since lost weight at every appointment and is at a 12% loss. I am breast feeding every two hours for over an hour and topping her up every feed. I pump and can get 60ml in 10 minutes so I know my supply is okay. Anyone had this before? Can give me some tips? I currently feel like I'm letting my baby down.

Avatar

11

Read more on Peanut