Bottle feeding vs breastfeeding - what's your honest take?

Dec 29·1 min read

My wife wants to exclusively breastfeed if possible but also wants to maintain her sanity and have breaks. We're thinking combination feeding. But I keep seeing stuff online about nipple confusion and supply issues, then other parents saying those are myths. This is our first and we're trying to make a decision before baby arrives in 6 weeks. What's the real deal? Anyone successfully do combo feeding without weird issues? Or is someone always disappointed with the choice?

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MMichaelNew DadDec 29

My wife felt guilty about bottle feeding at first but then realized she was way happier and less resentful. Happy mom means happy baby. Do what keeps everyone sane.

DDanny G.RegularDec 30

We did combo feeding and honestly it was the best of both worlds. Wife could breast during the day and I took the night bottle so she could sleep. Might be worth talking through as a middle ground?

EEric W.New DadDec 31

Start with what she wants to do and adjust from there. First few weeks you don't know what you need yet anyway.

TTony V.RegularDec 31

The sanity part is real. Exclusive breastfeeding is beautiful but it's also a lot of pressure on one person. No shame in doing what works for your family.

CCarl S.RegularDec 31

Breast is best but formula feeding your kid isn't a failure. If bottle feeding helps her mental health then that's what's best for your family. Fed is best and all that.