Helpful Guide: Transitioning to formula (from breast, or another formula)

Helpful Guide: Transitioning to formula (from breast, or another formula)

Formula to formula You can switch to the new formula immediately and prepare all the feeds with the new formula on Day 1. Feedback from parents using Kendamil has shown that switching to all Kendamil bottles within 24 hours is feasible. However, for some infants it might be easier on their digestive system to transition slowly. It is common for a baby to experience changes in stool such as colour, consistency and frequency whilst switching to a new formula. Some babies may spit up a bit more than usual, as long as there are no other underlying conditions as diagnosed by a healthcare professional or weight loss, a mother can continue with the transition and give her baby a few weeks to adjust.
Feed 1 Feed 2 Feed 3 Feed 4 Feed 5
Day 1 Old New Old Old Old
Day 2 Old New New Old Old
Day 3 Old New New New Old
Day 4 New New New New Old
Day 5 New New New New New
Number of feedings is based on Kendamil Classic Infant Milk’s suggested feeding frequency in a 24 hour period for infants between 1-5 months of age. Infant feeding patterns vary, so modify accordingly. This is only a guide.   Breast to formula For mothers who are weaning from breast to bottle feeding formula. This can also be used if mother wants to combo feed. Depending on the desired amount of nursing sessions, mothers would follow this table until day 3 or 4, for example.
Feed 1 Feed 2 Feed 3 Feed 4 Feed 5
Day 1 Breast Bottle Breast Breast Breast
Day 2 Breast Bottle Bottle Breast Breast
Day 3 Breast Bottle Bottle Bottle Breast
Day 4 Bottle Bottle Bottle Bottle Breast
Day 5 Bottle Bottle Bottle Bottle Bottle
Based on a slow transition as suggested by NCT (NCT, 2020)   References
  1. NCT. (2020, December 10). Mixed feeding: combining breastfeeding and bottle feeding. NCT (National Childbirth Trust). https://www.nct.org.uk/baby-toddler/feeding/practical-tips/mixed-feeding-combining-breastfeeding-and-bottle-feeding
Kendamil recognises that per the World Health Organisation (WHO) breastfeeding provides the best nutrition and protection from illness for babies. As such, mothers should be given guidance and support on everything related to breastfeeding including information on lactation and an appropriate diet while breastfeeding. Mothers should be informed on the drawbacks to not breastfeeding and/or stopping lactation as well as be made aware of the financial cost to formula feed. If a decision to use formula is made, it is important to discuss correct formula preparation techniques and sterilisation.
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