Is formula feeding really that bad?

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SeanNew Dad

2w ago1 min read

My wife wanted to exclusively breastfeed but her supply dried up and she's been really hard on herself about it. We're supplementing with formula now and honestly the baby is thriving. But I feel like she thinks we failed somehow. I keep telling her fed is best but she's not hearing it. Any dads deal with this guilt dynamic? How did you help your partner get over the breast feeding didn't work out thing?

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DDanielRegular2w ago

Formula is great. My wife went through the same guilt spiral and honestly it was harder on her than on our baby. Our kid is perfectly healthy and hitting all the milestones. She's doing an amazing job either way.

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PPedroRegular2w ago

Formula feeding is not bad at all. A fed baby is a healthy baby, period. Your wife needs to hear that from someone other than you though. Sometimes dads have to give themselves permission to step back and let moms work through their feelings on this one.

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RRonRegular2w ago

I worked nights when my first was born and formula was honestly a lifesaver for us. Meant I could help more and we both got actual sleep. Nothing wrong with it at all.

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