I use HIPP Organic “Hungry Infant” formula!
]]>I had to dig to get back to this thread, but I finally found it. 1)keep doing what your doing bc I love it. 2)how did you choose HIPP formula? It seems like a lot of moms are trying to decide btwn HIPP & Holle, so I was wondering how you made your decision.
My baby girl is 7 months today and I’m slowly coming to the end of my milk supply (frozen and fresh) and it’s emotional to say the least. I want to make sure I’m giving her the best alternative to breast milk and from what I’ve heard HIPP is one of the best. Just curious how you came to the decision to use it with Marlowe.
Thanks!!
Hi Jessica!
So glad you’re enjoying the site!
I chose HIPP because it was recommended to me by my pediatrician (who I really like). He felt that the milk proteins in this formula would be the best for Marlowe, especially because it is produced overseas (ie no growth hormones etc) I was lucky in that she took to it right away, but I know some babies have a more challenging transition.
I understand the emotion around stopping breastfeeding, as I went through it as well (albeit at 4 months and not 7, and a lot of my own emotion was guilt around electing to stop…which now I realize was useless guilt) My tip having gone through it is to gradually phase out the breastfeeding instead of cold turkey. Also make sure you check in with yourself regularly and see how you’re feeling once you stop. The dip in hormones can cause a lot of emotional ups and downs which aren’t often talked about. If you feel this way, it’s normal!
xoxo
EAM