why are you even asking this??? You are the baby’s mother, right? Your baby only cares for a few things at this time in their live. You feed them when they are hungry…you are right? Doesn’t matter with what, just feed them. You change their diapers when they pee & poop. You are right? And there is a roof over their head, they don’t care how big or small that roof is, as long as they are protected 
Honey put your big girl/mommy panties on & do what is best for both you & your baby…even with formula
Breastfeeding doesnt work out for every baby. The important part is that she gets the nutrition she needs. Through breastmilk or formula. Whatever works for her and you.
Hi Cara. I have 2 grown men aged 35 and 29. Both bottle fed, both tall, strong and healthy.
No it don’t make you a bad mum. I never even Brest fed at all with either of my kids, and I’d like to believe I’m a OK mum. You can do what ever you want, as long as your baby is being fed that’s all that matters x
You’re not a bad mom but you don’t need to pump unless you need to make bottles in the go, a nursed 5 and would supplement with formula if needed and they are grew very healthy. As long as baby is fed them that’s what matters in the end. Yes breast is best but if it’s just not possible then fed is what matters.
No even in the slightest
Go ahead and switch.
Once the baby’s belly is filled shouldn’t be
Fed is best. I switched from breast to formula about 4 days in. Best thing for us. She’s a perfectly healthy 2.5 year old right now. She isn’t over weight and no big health problems. She is also a smarty farty.
Nothing is worse than a hungry baby
Fed is best. You’re not horrible for switching.
Your baby is growing and healthy that’s all that matters
Heavens NO. Mama do what works for your daughter and you!!
I formula fed both my kids. That doesn’t make you or me a bad mom
That does not make you a bad mother. Do what you need to do and feel what’s best for your baby
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Absolutely not!!! I pumped for hours and hours a day and only produced a quarter of an ounce per session. It was exhausting and I was unable to spend any time with her because I was constantly pumping. Do what works best for you and baby!
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A fed baby is a happy baby.
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No!! I did nursing for 5 months then bought formula because it help keep her fuller longer I found. You do what is best for your child and the situation you are in
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Of course not, mama! I had the same issue with my little one, she cluster fed every hour for almost 2 days and I just couldn’t do it mentally or physically. Once I switched she seemed more content and I was too. You gotta do what’s best for you and your little one!
With my daughter i did both. But reagurdless u gotta feed her so its WHATEVER u deem to do
As long as your baby is fed you are a good mom!
That does NOT make you a bad mother. FED is best. Don’t let people shame you into thinking you’re a bad mom. 
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Nope, fed is best always.
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Nope! Fed is best! Doesn’t matter if it’s BM or Formula!
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You do what is best for you and your baby…no it does not make u a bad mom at all
Nope absouletely nothing wrong with formula & No it does not make you a bad mom don’t let anyone shame or guilt you
With my youngest I did both it was easier on me too so that’s another option if you don’t want to stop completely breastfeeding
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It absolutely does not make you a bad mother. Having a traumatic breastfeeding experience with my daughter for the first four months of her life, I’ve already made the decision that any future children I have will receive formula from the start. It is more important for me to be a stable, mentally well mother.
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Not even a little and no one should be telling you it does.
I pumped with my twins until my nipples looked like ground meat and the bottles were more blood than milk. 6 months I pumped for and finally threw in the proverbial towel. Fed is best.
That said I mourned its loss. There is no going back. Follow your gut. Do what is best for your self and your baby.
Drop the guilt.
Absolutely not!! Plenty of moms start off with formula right away and that doesn’t make them bad moms! Youre doing great Mama keep it up
Fed is best. You’re not a bad mom. You’re feeding your baby. 
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Your baby will be fine on formula. It does not make you a bad mom. You are doing whats best for you and your baby
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Not at all! Fed is best
No it means ur a great mom bc ur thinking of a fed baby.
But if low milk is your only worry try milky mama!!
fed is best. period.
Fed is best. Doesn’t matter how.
Not at all! You have to do what’s best for you & your little one 
Not at all! I breastfeed the first two weeks or so and then switch.
Absolutely not, fed is best.
Nope YOUR CHILD YOUR CHOICE FED IS BEST!
Absolutely not, a content baby means a happy mom. So if it’s formula that’s fills her up so be it. You do what’s right for you and your baby it is no one else’s business 
Not at all. Both mine went to strictly formula at 4 months
Absolutely not. You do what is best for you and your baby, nothing else matters. There is so much going on when you are trying to figure out life with a baby, if you need to make the switch, do it! People will comment on quality vs breast milk, don’t focus on that. Formula has come a long way in quality, don’t let anyone make you feel guilty. Good luck 
Pshh. Just one of the MANY times you will feel like this! Just as long as the kid is fed, you are an amazing Mama!!
Do it. Do it for your sanity. Any amount of breastmilk is awesome, no matter how much or for how long. I made it a big deal when I switched and honestly don’t know why I was so mean to myself. Keep on killing it at being a badass mom 
You’re only a bad mom if you dont feed your child. It’s fine !
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No, you are NOT a bad mom for switching!
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Nope. Formula is nutritionally complete. A lot of moms actually don’t realize that there’s not enough vitamin D in breastmilk, and about six months there’s not enough iron or zinc in breastmilk either. We have to rely on solids and vitamins to help their nutrition be complete alongside breastmilk
If you don’t pump in place of bottles then yes your supply will start to go down.
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Not at all. My son was perfectly healthy on formula.
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Nope, not at all. It’s nobody else’s business and your baby will be just fine😀
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No! Don’t feel bad about it all! Not feeding your baby makes you a bad mama!
Bottle feeding is not bad! No matter how many women try to guilt you. fed is best, my daughter wouldn’t take to me when she was born no matter how much I tried, she was being fed through a tube because the midwives guilted me into breastfeeding. I ended up getting my mother to go buy bottles and formula behind their backs and demanded their assistance. do not, I repeat DO NOT let ANYONE tell you or make you feel bad about what’s best for your child. My daughter is a thriving 10yo and was bottle fed her whole infant life up until solids and bottle weaning.
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Formula was created for this. Breast is not best. Fed is best.
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Not at all
My girl’s are perfectly healthy and happy and never had breast milk ever!!
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No. Fed the baby. That’s your only requirement.
Not at all! Never fee guilt for that. I had to switch my son at 9 months because of low milk. A fed baby is a happy baby
Feed that baby and don’t worry about that “bad mom” stuff.
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Absolutely NOT! FED is best!!! Your baby will do just as well on formula as breast milk. Self care is so important. Tell anyone who tries to shame or judge you to go fuck off back to where they came from.
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Add formula and continue breastfeeding. It relieves the stress and worry of not producing enough which will allow you to enjoy the bond breastfeeding creates. It will also allow you to get a break - I know with mine when my supply started to drop more and more my babies wanted to nurse all the freaking time. Stress inhibits your ability to produce milk. Mommy of three, I breastfed all three but ultimately I ended up switching to formula. I continued breastfeeding during the switch which helped with my mommy “guilt.” I only last 2-3 months with my first who had failure to thrive and immediately refused the breast after being introduced formula, my second I breastfed through the NICU and up till 6 months when he started to plataue in growth I decided to add formula - also found out I have an autoimmune disease at the time. Then my third we added formula at 6 months when weight gain plataued and continued breastfeeding to 8 months. Everyone’s breastfeeding journey looks different. Having a healthy mom and a healthy baby is what matters
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If you feel that you’re ready to give baby formula then go for it mama 
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No, fed is best period
I never breastfed I wasn’t comfortable with it. My son was strictly formula fed… still a good mom fed is best.
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No formula is just as good if they are getting to eat
Absolutely not ! I would try to continue to give what you can but supplement with formula there is noting wrong with either way as long as baby is fed and happy
Making sure you baby is fed is being a good mom, doesn’t matter it it’s breast or formula or even both what ever works for the both of you
Nope. Starving your child makes you a bad mom. You’re not doing that. It’s hard to keep up with breastfeeding. I worked with both of my boys. My 1st one we went to his first birthday. My 2nd, we lasted only 6m and I dried up.
Don’t feel bad at all!! My first wouldn’t latch, so I pumped and supplemented with formula. After a month, I stopped because I had bad postpartum depression, and it was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders.
Don’t feel bad for what works best for you and your family!! As long as your child is getting the proper nutrition, no negative feelings are needed!!
Best of luck, mama!!
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I did after 3 months and my kid is doing AWESOME, I had so much anxiety about it but turns out it’s just judgement from others I feared. Formula these days is great, I had to try a few brands before I found one that didnt make him gassy and mad.
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Girl no…feed that baby! You’re awesome!
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not at all. 
fed is best!
No, it does not make you a bad mom. Fed is best. Anyone who tries to make you feel bad about it are childish with nothing better to do with their time than to put someone down
Absolutley not. breastfeeding was not working for me. I was actually getting really anxious, sad, mad at breastfeeding and at my baby for always wanting to eat. I hated always being naked on top and I hated the pain and hated washing the pump. I was going to go insane but formula saved me from insanity. My baby was happy and healthy she grew to be a very smart toddler hit all milestones early even. Then once she turned 1 she was off to our new challenges of cows milk and lactose induced diaper rashes. It’s just one challenge in all of motherhood and unfortunately its one that is highly debated but it shouldn’t be because formula is a wonderful thing and a great substitute but should not be thought of as a lesser option because it’s just as nurturing.
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Fed is best. Nothing wrong with formula!
No your still a wonderful mom
Breastfed both my kids and weaned them at totally different times. They’re both healthy as horses. You’re doing fine. Just cuddle your baby and be proud for making your little bundle.
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The only con is all the bottles to wash and sterilize everyday. You might want to do half and half ,it helps the milk dry up slower but easier
My first wasn’t getting enough from me so I did both then switch to full on formula, my twins I was going nuts trying to feed when they were cluster eating at 3 weeks and I just completely lost my milk so formula, the only one that mostly breast fed till 9 months was my last. As long as your feeding them something that’s what really counts. Formula or breast milk it doesn’t matter. That baby’s nutrition does!
I fought myself about this but once I made the switch I felt slot better.
Nothing is worth your sanity
No, definitely not. Fed is best. You do whatever works best for you and your wee bundle
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Not at all. There are many women who cant or choose against it. That doesnt make them bad mothers as long as baby is getting fed one way or another.
Not a bad mom. You have to take care of yourself as well as the baby.
No way!!its perfectly fine!
No! By the way your a awesome mom hun! Mom who neglects their kids are bad moms…good luck
As long as they are fed that’s all that maters
Not feeding your child would make you a bad mom… Ensuring they are fed, however works best for you, makes you a great mom.
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Absolutely does not make you a bad mom at all!
No not at all i switched to similac which had wic and its similar to breastmilk
It definitely doesnt make you a bad mom. Please remember that your mental health is important too and if you are struggling, its okay to do what is best for you and your baby.
Fed is best whether it be formula or breast milk, it does not make you a bad mom for wanting to switch to formula! All of my 6 kids were formula fed and they are healthy
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A bad mother wouldn’t feed her baby at all. A good mother will make sure her baby is well fed regardless of whether it’s formula or breast milk. Just remember that.
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You can always pump and slowly switch to formula and maybe do half and half to help your little one take to it at first and not quit all at once. But definitely doesn’t make you a bad mom for formula feeding, as long as baby is fed and happy that’s what truly matters!
I was unable to bf so I pumped exclusively for 3 months and I hated every second of it. I was so happy to switch to formula. Fed is best
Girl switch if you need to. As long as your baby is fed no worries you are NOT a bad mom
Feed your baby how ever feels right to you. Your are not a bad mom!!
You’re an amazing mom. Clearly you care or you wouldn’t be asking… do what you think is best.
Maybe you daughter has the appetite because you aren’t providing the nutrition she needs. It happens. Don’t feel guilty about it. You do what you got to do to keep the babe healthy. And don’t let anyone make you feel bad about the decisions you make for your child as far as feeding goes.
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FED IS BEST!! I breastfed my daughter for a month before I started running out, i had to pump as much as i could and mix it with formula to feed her. I felt so so so bad the first time she had a formula bottle that my mom had to give it to her while I stood outside the door and cried, thinking I was a terrible mother for not being able to provide what my daughter needs. But that’s not the case at all. What REALLY matters is your baby is getting fed. Just make sure you try out different formulas if one seems to make your little one constipated. I went through 3 or 4 before finding that my daughter needed similac total comfort. Good luck mama