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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wonder what kind of formula are you feeding him? A lot of formulas have bad ingredients in them ( corn syrup, sugars etc.). What is your size, are you overweight or your spouse? [/quote]

OP here. He eats Enfamil NeuroPro RTF. We can switch if there is a better formula. We went with it because it was RTF and he liked it. 
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That formula is not very good. Maybe try a healthier option? Why can’t you breastfeed more so you don’t have to rely on formula? Maybe he is gaining too fast because he is on formula? Try feeding only breast milk and see if that helps. [/quote]

The formula is fine. You can switch to powdered formula now OP. It’s significantly cheaper and the risk of powder is at there now that he is no longer a newborn. [/quote]

OP here. The expense isn’t an issue. I prefer RTF over powered. A friend gave us some packets she didn’t need and I didn’t like it. I felt like it was messy and the powder never fully dissolved no matter how much we stirred it or shook the bottle. My son eats room temp and it’s much easier to just dump the liquid in a bottle and feed. [/quote]

You’re not suppose to give breastmilk cold. Do you not even heat it up? You have to refrigerate formula after use or it will go bad. [/quote]

OP here. I pump while he naps and leave it in a bottle on the counter for when he wakes up. The CDC said breastmilk can be left out for 4 hours. I do put pumped milk at night in the fridge and take it out 1-2 hours before he eats to get to room temp. I will warm it slightly if it’s still cold but he takes it room temp.

I don’t leave it formula. I buy 6oz and 8oz bottles for convenience. Sometimes I buy the 32oz one if there is limited stock and I just heat it up until room temp. [/quote]

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