I work a couple blocks from Linda, and can tell you that in this city mixing formula powder with EBM is a not uncommon suggestion by pediatricians. I hate explaining the problems to parents (brick wall bruises my forehead). I've also heard a couple parents come up with the idea on their own in hopes of getting the baby to sleep longer.
Heather wrote:
"It seems to me that deliberately reconsituting formula powder (which
is what mixing with ebm is doing) in a way other than the
manufacturers' recommendation is the same as prescribing medication
'off label' - that is, in a dosage or for a patient not covered by
the manufacturers' liability."
Unfortunately you can find the directions on the NeoSure website, so it doesn't go against manufacturers' recommendations.
Susan Nelson, MS IBCLC RLC
Austin TX USA
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