I’m currently having to do this with my son. Wanting her happy and healthy is what makes you a good Mom, not whether you use breastmilk or formula. And even if you add formula to her diet it doesn’t mean your breastfeeding journey has to end too.
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Feeding your baby is what counts.
NOT AT ALL! Fed baby is what’s best for baby!
My kids were always on formula. No you’re not a bad mom. Bad moms are moms that don’t feed their kids at all.
Why do you think feeding your child is making you a bad mom? Just do what you got to do. My child was drinking mixed breast milk and formula since 3 months old, and completely stoped breast milk when she turned 6 months. now she is 4 years old mentally and physically healthy.
I used to ebf but pumping and making sure I had enough was stressing me out! So I supplement with formula and nurse her! That way she’s always fed and there’s never stress about having enough milk pumped
Not at all a bad mum. I didnt make enough milk to feed my babies. Formula meant not only that he wasnt hungry all the time but that others cold feed him. Dont forget to feed baby water aswell as formula to prevent constipation
You do what’s best for your family. Do not worry about anything or anyone else opinion.
Sure doesn’t. I sure did with both of mine. Lol.
Is your baby getting fed, yes then you are a good mom. You got this! Do what makes since for both of you
Holy shit no and if anyone tries to make you feel like you are, throw that whole person away. Doing what keeps your daughter fed and happy is best. Period.
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Switch over mama! I formula fed all three of my children, and have never regretted a second! All 3 are smart, healthy,never get sick, and are amazing and independent individuals. Do what makes you and baby happy!,
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Let’s just reword this question…
“Does feeding my child make me a bad mom”
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No it doesnt make you a bad mom. NOT feeding your baby would. Doesnt matter
Simple answer…NO. Not at all. Do what YOU feel is best.
Fed is best. If you need to switch to formula then do it. When your kid is in kindergarten and you look at all of the other kids around the room you will never know which was exclusively breastfed and which had formula. Anyone making you feel guilty is a lactivist nut job. Before formula existed there were wet nurses and parents supplemented with goats milk and other things.
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As long as your kid is fed it doesnt matter
I nursed my daughters for a year and a half and two years. I made it three months with my son. I had this same debate with myself. He has horrible reflux and would vomit entire feedings. We are all so much happier with formula.
No way, that makes u a GOOD mum… u r thinking of your child’s needs. I couldn’t breast feed my oldest and could only for about 3mths with my youngest. Feeding them is the most important part… it doesn’t matter how u feed them… as mum’s we all do our best 
Not at all, I thought that for the longest time when I stopped breastfeeding because my boyfriend told me to, formula is just as good and I know how much my babygirl is eating
No, it doesn’t make you a bad mom. You’re a good mom for realizing that you need help, and that maybe formula is what works best for you and your little. There’s absolutely no shame in it. You’re feeding your baby the best way you know how. 
No girl!!! Go to formula!!! Screw anyone who tries to make you feel like a bad mom for it!!! I only Breast fed for 2 days with my oldest and my second son, I didnt even attempt to try. No reason other than Im just not that type of mom. I hated it. You dont owe anyone any type of explanation. You feed that baby that formula!!! As long as the baby is being fed and taken care of, thats all that matters!!!
What would make you a “bad Mom” is not feeding your baby. Lol save your sanity & do what you need to. A fed baby will always be best. And there is absolutely no arguing that. Breastfeeding wasn’t for me. I tried with my first & didn’t at all with my second. & they both thrived and met all their milestones on time.
I am pro FED babies!
You do what is best for YOU and YOUR baby!
No. Do what you feel is best. Baby is eating— thats what is important
Nope! You use what your child is able to consume. Should never be judgement. Your feeding your child.
No! Absolutely not! My 1st was great, did it til’ 11mos. But I always used formula because as he grew I was being drained. Now my 2nd, that kid was a moose. My milk was never enough. Finally after my 1st month back to work I came home and sat to nurse…he screamed until I cried. He DID NOT want my milk. So at 3mos he put himself on formula. I was already feeding it to him but that’s all he wanted from then on out. He is 4 and my oldest is 11 and they are both very healthy vibrant little boys. There is nothing wrong with switching to formula. It’s about baby’s health and growth.
Your not a bad mom I only breastfed for 3 months my daughter had a lip tie and made it extremely hard and painful for her to latch and it got to the point were pumping just wasn’t working. My daughter was way more happy with feedings when I switched to formula.
Absolutely not! Your mental health is so important and your baby will be happy either way. Relax and do what’s best for you!
Fed is ALWAYS best! We fully formula fed my first and supplemented with my second. I plan on doing both with my 3rd
No your only a bad mom if you don’t feed your child anything and they starve to death lol 
some babies don’t have a natural instinct to latch on, some can but the mother doesn’t produce enough milk. I was lucky enough to breast feed for four months before his appetite outgrew what I could produce and we had to switch to formula and he was just fine. Then they start solids and baby food. As long as you take good care of them and feed them lol your a good mom. 
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No it doesnt at all. No matter the reason for switching, you’re valid. Fed is best
A fed baby is best! Do what YOU need to do in order to keep your baby fed and healthy!!
I’ve formula fed my daughter since birth and have no regrets! Shes healthy all around!
Nope. You do what’s best for your family!
Feeding your baby never makes you a bad mom
You are an amazing mom. A bad mom wouldn’t care about making sure their baby is fed and would have no thought process like you are currently having. You do what works best for you guys.
So what you need to do. No guilt in being the best mom you can be
Please seek advice from your local WIC office they have breastfeeding specialists that can help you, if you do switch to formula it does not make you a bad mom
Fed is best. We had to fortify all of babys breast milk when he first came home so I’d pump like a mad man all day long, producing A TON, but then having to more or less make a bottle every three hours and wait to heat it up because it was refrigerated or frozen breast milk, then change him, then get him back to sleep, then pump. I was wearing myself so thin that it was best for everyone just to switch to formula.
Nope. Your mental health is way more important than breast milk. Just because formula and breast milk are different, does NOT mean there is a difference in babies that eat either. You cant tell if one is formula or breast fed.
Yes!! You are a horrific person and mother smh how dare you feed your child
How old is baby? They may just be cluster feeding depending on the age. It actually establishes your supply! Babies also nurse for many other reasons than just nursing, look up the 4th trimester to learn more about it 
also, the normal pumping amount is around 2-4 ounces, anything over is an over supply! Breastfed babies only need 1.25-1.5 of milk an hour. Supplementing with formula will hurt your supply because it’s all about supply and demand. When you skip a nursing session, you’re telling your body to make less because that milk for that session wasn’t needed. I hope this message can help anyone in their breastfeeding journey! You’re not a bad mom for switching to formula, but it just sounded like you could use some support
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Absolutely not!! My daughter is almost 2 months old, she ended up giving mastitis in both breasts and it’s decreased my milk supply (only get about 8 ounces a day no matter how much I pump). We had to start her on formula as well just to keep her happy and fed! Don’t feel bad about it at all. Your not at all a bad mom for making sure your baby has a full tummy!
Nope I couldn’t produce enough on both my kids my 2nd had a really hungry appetite and I felt I had to give him formula because I never produced any more than an ounce he’s now 3 months on formula and thriving you do you mamma❤
Never! Only not feeding your baby would make you a bad mother!!
No you’re not a bad mom!!! You make any decision based on what’s best for you and your baby!
Hell no ! You go with whatever you feel is best, There is nothing wrong with breast or formula!
I went through this with my second child but, at the end of the day I had a happy well fed and that is what matters!
Absolutely not!! I switched my Lo when she was just a week old because she went from 6.9 to 5.14 and I said ok so either I formula feed her or she continues to not gain the correct weight? Fed is best it doesn’t not matter how!
Don’t feel bad. I tried to nurse with my oldest and it just didn’t work out. Fed is best!
Why would it make you a bad mom? Fed is best 100% dont matter how!
Fed is best.
Do whats best for you ans baby if your anixious about it you wont pump alot.
Just feed your baby and love him/her so they will grow.
Not even close! Breastmilk or formula as long as your baby is fed you’re doing great <3
This is ridiculous. Why would u even say that??? No dont feed ur kid. Sounds stupid, doesnt it. I wanna know what made u think that formula feeding makes u a bad parent??
Feeding you baby is what’s important. Bottle, boob, formula. If you would like to talk to someone for help with nursing/pumping, please reach out to your local La Leche League or see if your local hospital has a lactation consultant. They might be able to give you some tips. Please don’t ever feel ashamed for needing to ask for help or to use formula. Hugs momma
Absolutely not! Fed is best! No matter the case all that matters is baby is fed and happy and you’re well being is in good stands!
No never!! Our son never latched on and despite going to a breastfeeding group and all, it just never worked out. I exclusively pumped for 8 months. I was tired of it feeling like a chore because I’d get home from work and pump, then he would be ready for bed. I felt like I never got to be with him. So I stopped pumping, used up the frozen bags and switched to formula. I felt guilty in the beginning but then I realized fed is best so you do you! You got this mama!
I breastfed My son until about six months. I was given the go-ahead for solid food at 4 months because of his size and I just couldn’t keep up with him. So we switched to formula as well. It doesn’t matter how your baby is fed, What matters is that they are fed! There are always going to be people that have their opinion but don’t let that affect you. Good luck!
Does feeding your baby make you a bad mom? No. No it does not. Some women want to breastfeed, and some do not. Some want to and can’t or can’t keep up. Mommin’ is hard, breastfeeding is hard, pumping is hard, shit-it’s all hard. You do you, boo.
A fed baby is a healthy baby!!!
FED is best. No one way is better than the other as long as baby is happy and healthy. Try not to feel guilty.
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Sure it does! Better the baby starves then to eat the dredded formula.
What a moronic question!
Fed is best. No reason to stress if your baby gets fed.
No! You are feeding your baby and that’s what mom’s aresupposed to do. Accept zero guilt.
NO IT DOES NOT! Don’t let a social media’s “I’m the best mom” ass women influence you!
No it doesn’t, I couldn’t produce enough for my son and switched when he was 2 or 3 weeks old.
Don’t ever think you are a bad mom for switching. I can promise you you aren’t! If your child is being fed it does not matter!
No way! Fed is best.
Absolutely NOT. As long as your baby is being fed, that’s all that matters. The rest isn’t anyone else’s business whatsoever.
Mom guilt is a bitch! As long as your baby is fed and loved you have nothing to worry about. FED IS BEST!
Nope. Fed is best! My oldest was losing weight and we were both miserable. Could r even pump so finally did formula. My other two kids just went straight to formula. Nothing wrong with it.
Doing what’s best for you and baby makes you a wonderful mother!
As long as your child is fed is what’s important. I had horrible luck with breastfeeding. My first could never get a good latch and I switched to formula after a month or so. My second was a preemie and I had to pump round the clock which lasted about 6 months before I switched. Never feel guilty for what feels best.
Sometimes it’s just not for you!! Don’t feel bad your child will still get their nutritional needs met and you tried so she’s had a good amount of breastfeeding already
My youngest had both for the first 6 months. I couldn’t keep up with the demand
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I did both for the first 5 months then went to only formula. You’re not a bad mom… Just asking the question makes you an excellent mom… You’re showing concern. 
No, fed is best no matter what. Do you want a healthy baby or do you want a baby diagnosed with failure to thrive? You could try 50/50 if can but I would just save your sanity and do formula full out if you’re already feeling this bad about it.
Man I wish I could talk to this person;
- How old is baby?
- Why do you feel like you can’t keep up?
Breast milk is best for baby nutritionally and I just wish we had more back story to this question
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As long as your baby is fed and satisfied, you are not a bad mom
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I understand this stress. I tried so hard to breastfeed my daughter. It just didnt work out. At 2 months with tears in my eyes I gave her the first bottle of formula. And you know what happened? She ate it. She started gaining weight for the first time. She started sleeping longer then an hour at a time. I started sleeping, I was happier and a better mom for my daughter. My daughter gained the weight she needed to and was happier and healthier for the switch. Do what’s best for you and your baby. Your not a bad mom for feeding your baby.
I switched my kids over to formula gradually when I started producing less. I pumped what I could for a while (I also had a bunch frozen) and the rest was formula. I think they were both completely on formula by 6 months. My only suggestion is to start switching now while you still have a supply so you can transition them over by mixing (easier on their tummy and I did the same when I transitioned them from formula to milk). You should not feel bad at all! Formula is there if you need it or want to use it! Do what works for you and your baby!
You’re basically asking “does feeding your kid make you a bad mom” and the short answer is no.
The long answer is “absolutely not”
As long as your kid eats, it doesn’t matter whether you breast fed or formula fed.
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As long as your baby is fed, you are a good mom.
You are not a bad mom!! A fed baby is a happy baby!!
Nope. No regrets or shame when I switched
After I started working I couldnt keep up with pumping and I began to dry up
Fed is best. I would recommend supplementing into formula at first, then the transition will not be so hard on the baby!
I had to do that too momma. No it doesn’t. Fed is best, no matter how you feed your baby (breast or formula)
Don’t feel bad!!! I had trouble nursing, I got through 4 months tho. Then switched to formula. One of my best friends nursed until well over 1 year and ate very healthy, but her child was always ill, and mine never was. I don’t feel like it makes any difference… I felt bad when I stopped nursing, that mama’s guilt. Don’t feel guilty. 
Nope! As long as the child is fed that is all that matters!
Absolutely not!!! Do what you need to do to take care of your baby. If its for you because you no longer want to breastfeed thats up to you! Do what you need to do mama!
Absolutely not!
I’ve had to supplement with formula since I went back to work when my little one was 4 months old. You are a GREAT mom for acknowledging what your LO needs. Don’t ever doubt yourself momma!
Why am I offended a little. 
My babies drank formula from birth 
. N thought I was a good mom.
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Are you planning on feeding your child? Yes! That’s all that matters! You do what works for you!! Perhaps you can mix feed, I did that for quite a few months with all 3 of mine near the end of or breast feeding journeys and it worked for us 
Absolutely not!!! You do what’s best for YOU and your baby… breastfeeding just did not work me and although I felt bad about it my baby and I were both much happier when we finally made the switch!! #mommaknowsbest dont ever let anyone else’s opinion effect your parenting
Does it make you a bad mom to feed your child? It doesnt matter as long as they are fed!
ABSOLUTELY NOT!! As long as your child is fed and taken care of, why would you be a bad mother? Forget what anyone says negatively about you or your choices.
Heck no. I supplemented with all three of mine for when I wanted to do bottles instead.
Momma the only thing that would make you a bad mom is not feeding your child. However you do it doesn’t matter!!! And that fact that you feel like a bad mom means your not. Stay strong!!! You got this.
Not feeding your baby would make you a bad mom. Breast or formula…your baby is fed I CHOSE to formula feed all 4 of my babies 