r/FormulaFeeders • u/winwordplan • Mar 25 '26

Support Needed / Guilt Related 🧸 Newborn feeding instructions from 1958

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u/New_Enthusiasm_7578 Mar 25 '26

Sure. I'm just thinking breast is best meaning it's nutritionaly best for the baby and if for some reason it can't be done than formula is good option.

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u/yolivia12 Mar 25 '26

“If for some reason” how about we let everyone make their own choices based on whatever the hell they want lol

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u/New_Enthusiasm_7578 Mar 25 '26

Well reason is also someone not wanting to breastfeed

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u/Tamryn Mar 25 '26

Sorry you’re getting downvoted. As a formula feeder to 2 babies, I have always found the “fed is best” slogan to be condescending. Obviously fed is better than not fed, but I don’t think there are a lot of people who are choosing between feeding their baby and not feeding their baby. We don’t say “fed is best” to the people wanting to make their own formula at home. The choice is between breastfeeding and formula feeding. It’s ok to acknowledge that breast milk is the best case scenario, but formula is also a good choice (and not one to be ashamed of), and sometimes the only choice, depending on the circumstances.