Not able to pump as much milk as nanny is feeding - what to do?

[Anonymous]

I have been back at work for 2 weeks. I am pumping about 11 ounces a day and the nanny is feeding my baby about 14 ounces a day, using my freezer stash (which will soon be gone). I am gone for about 9 hours so I think 11 ounces should be enough. Is it reasonable to ask the nanny to only feed 11 ounces per day, plus a little puréed solids? Or is this unfair to both my baby (who may be left hungry), and my nanny (who may be left with a cranky baby)? I am trying to pump more often at work but it is kind of a pain to pump every hour to get more milk. The baby is 6 months old and I really like breastfeeding and would like to continue. Any suggestions from nannies or MBs who have been there would be appreciated.

[Anonymous]

MB here.

Supplement with formula. You can ask your nanny to top off the bottles w/ formula.

I wasn't able to generate enough milk for my kids so this is what we did. The kids got a fluctuating combination of formula and breastmilk and they took it beautifully. It helped us keep breastmilk in the equation much longer than would otherwise have been feasible.

Do not sacrifice your baby's satisfaction or your nanny's ability to take appropriate care of the baby by trying to limit intake.

[Anonymous]

Formula. Your baby needs more than you are able to provide. Not the nanny's fault!

[Anonymous]

Dear God, do NOT ask a nanny to let your baby go hungry or thirsty because you are not supplying enough milk!!! Food will not make up the difference in a baby that young. Get a good formula like HIPP and do one part formula to two parts breast milk. Your baby is hungry!! How can you even think of limiting his intake of needed calories and nutrition because you can't pump enough?!!

Supplement.

[Anonymous]

This really isn't a nanny forum question, but we'll be happy to help. Supplement with Hölle, Hippe, etc. Ideally not the jusnk they sell here. And if you want to make more milk you will need to pump more frequently. But you are doing great and most parents supplement! But what is happening on the weekends?

[Anonymous]

Pumping never produces as much as regular breast feeding. Every family I've ever worked for has needed to supplement with formula at some point. Babies don't gorge themselves. If they're eating it's because they're legitimately hungry.

[Anonymous]

My baby ate 3 oz of breastmilk every 2 hours. So the amount doesn't seem unusual. If the baby is 6 mos, they should be getting solids anyway. No need to feel bad about a little formula, too.

[Anonymous]

Start adding a pump session in the a.m. or evening. Watch nanny feed DC and see if she isn't overfeeding or using feeding to keep baby quiet when not hungry.

And find a BF forum. Won't get much help here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:MB here.

Supplement with formula. You can ask your nanny to top off the bottles w/ formula.

I wasn't able to generate enough milk for my kids so this is what we did. The kids got a fluctuating combination of formula and breastmilk and they took it beautifully. It helped us keep breastmilk in the equation much longer than would otherwise have been feasible.

Do not sacrifice your baby's satisfaction or your nanny's ability to take appropriate care of the baby by trying to limit intake.

100% agree. I pumped exclusively for my kids, but also had to supplement with fomula. don't limit a baby's food

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Dear God, do NOT ask a nanny to let your baby go hungry or thirsty because you are not supplying enough milk!!! Food will not make up the difference in a baby that young. Get a good formula like HIPP and do one part formula to two parts breast milk. Your baby is hungry!! How can you even think of limiting his intake of needed calories and nutrition because you can't pump enough?!!

Supplement.

This. I once worked with a parent like op. I almost reported
to her to CPS, but left the job. The mother was really nuts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dear God, do NOT ask a nanny to let your baby go hungry or thirsty because you are not supplying enough milk!!! Food will not make up the difference in a baby that young. Get a good formula like HIPP and do one part formula to two parts breast milk. Your baby is hungry!! How can you even think of limiting his intake of needed calories and nutrition because you can't pump enough?!!

Supplement.

This. I once worked with a parent like op. I almost reported
to her to CPS, but left the job. The mother was really nuts.

Did I write this? Did her name start with "M"?
Mom freaked out about it, even had her husband speak to me about over fresh f their 2 month old smh. I left 3 months later

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have been back at work for 2 weeks. I am pumping about 11 ounces a day and the nanny is feeding my baby about 14 ounces a day, using my freezer stash (which will soon be gone). I am gone for about 9 hours so I think 11 ounces should be enough. Is it reasonable to ask the nanny to only feed 11 ounces per day, plus a little puréed solids? Or is this unfair to both my baby (who may be left hungry), and my nanny (who may be left with a cranky baby)? I am trying to pump more often at work but it is kind of a pain to pump every hour to get more milk. The baby is 6 months old and I really like breastfeeding and would like to continue. Any suggestions from nannies or MBs who have been there would be appreciated.

Are you crazy?! Your child is hungry and you are blaming the nanny and want to starve you child? What is wrong with you,!

[Anonymous]

14oz is not that large of an amount. 12-15oz in a 9 hour span is normal. Most babies are taking 4-5oz bottles. You need to either add another pump in the evening or supplement. Your nanny is doing the best to care for your child, including feeding until she is satisfied. You probably hired her because she had hears of experience while you don't. I have a charge now who eats more than most babies his age, and neither MB or I will limit his intake. Try a good quality formula like Holle. Don't accuse the nanny or doing wrong when she is trying to provide the best care for you child.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have been back at work for 2 weeks. I am pumping about 11 ounces a day and the nanny is feeding my baby about 14 ounces a day, using my freezer stash (which will soon be gone). I am gone for about 9 hours so I think 11 ounces should be enough. Is it reasonable to ask the nanny to only feed 11 ounces per day, plus a little puréed solids? Or is this unfair to both my baby (who may be left hungry), and my nanny (who may be left with a cranky baby)? I am trying to pump more often at work but it is kind of a pain to pump every hour to get more milk. The baby is 6 months old and I really like breastfeeding and would like to continue. Any suggestions from nannies or MBs who have been there would be appreciated.

Maybe let the pediatrician enlighten you, my dear.
Was your food rationed as a baby?

[Anonymous]

Mom here. I would supplement. Can you try to add an extra morning pump session on weekends/before you leave for work to build up your stash? I have also found that pumping pals flanges help me get more milk per pump.