We're planning to do combo feeding and I'm trying to figure out the best way to handle it without messing with my wife's supply. Some people say it's fine, others say we'll sabotage everything. Would love to hear from dads who've actually been through this. What worked for your family? Also how many bottles a day were you giving? Looking for real world advice not just what the internet says.
Combo feeding is totally doable. The key is consistency and making sure your wife is pumping or feeding regularly. Every family finds their rhythm.
We did combo feeding from the start and honestly it worked great for us. Just stick with a good schedule and it shouldn't mess with supply. Your wife's got this.
This is huge for you as a new dad. You'll actually get to feed your baby and bond during those bottle sessions. Don't stress about doing it "wrong" - babies are pretty forgiving. Just make sure the bottle temperature is right and you're supporting their head.
We did combo feeding with both kids and it worked great. The bottle lets you share feeding duties which honestly takes so much pressure off one person. My advice: let your partner show you how they're doing it first so you're on the same page.
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Combo feeding was a lifesaver for us. I could take the bottle feeds at night while my wife rested, and honestly it made me feel way more involved early on. The key is just being consistent with the bottle routine so the baby doesn't get confused. We did bottle around the same times each day.