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kimberf · Mar 25th, 2008, 12:40 PM

So, I've been having problems getting my milk supply up enough for my little guy. He's really little (4lbs, 9 oz coming home from the hospital), so we're supplementing with formula in the meantime, since we can't have him losing weight. For convenience sake, given that he doesn't eat much at a time (about 2 oz.), we've been trying to get more of the little 2-3 oz. bottles they gave us at the hospital. Expensive, I know, but we're happy to pay the premium for having it in such a handy form.

My husband ordered some online from babiestravellite.com, for over $100. They supposedly ship to vacation destinations worldwide or to your door so that you don't have to schlep baby stuff along on vacation. Well, it's a good thing we're not on vacation, since we'd be long back by now. He ordered on the 14th. We're still waiting for the darn formula. This is to get it from LA to the Bay Area. I called them, and they apparently don't work weekends and were arbitrarily closed the M/T after our order, so they didn't touch it till Wednesday. Then it supposedly got damaged in shipping, so they just shipped it again yesterday, almost two weeks after our order! And of course now they won't let me cancel because it's in transit. Thank goodness it's coming to our house rather than a hotel, otherwise we'd never even see the stuff...grrr...

Beach Bum · Mar 25th, 2008, 12:51 PM

what formula is it?

i love the little ready made bottles too ..Im really mad cuz our newest formula,similac sensitve,doesnt make those little bottles for travel...sigh.

PS-i have a TON of those ready made bottles from Haydens orig formula that got changed..its SIMILAC ADVANCE....if u use that,id be happy to send it to u(Hayden is on lactose free now..!)

kimberf · Mar 25th, 2008, 01:01 PM

Thank you so much!! You are such a doll. I would love your Similac Advance, but only if you are really sure you can't use it yourself, since I know how hard it is to get the little bottles. I'm happy to send you money via Paypal to reimburse you.

We've been switching kinds to see what seems to work best, since the hospital and my lactation consultant gave us a bunch of different kinds to try out. He seems to not like the organic Similac much, and Enfamil makes him spit up more, so Good Start or Similac Advance seem to be the two preferred options.

Thank you again! I just wanted to vent about my frustration, was certainly not expecting such a kind and generous offer!!

Beach Bum · Mar 25th, 2008, 01:23 PM

^NOT a problem....he cant use it anymore as he is lactose intolerant and I have an entire case of the bigger 8 oz ready to feeds that r just sitting here and cant be returned!LOL!...Pm me your addy and Ill send them to u .I have a sitter on Thursday so I can ship out to u.(u dont need to pay me..they r free)

Beach Bum · Mar 25th, 2008, 01:24 PM

PS-i gave Hayden the MYLICON drops before every bottle and it really helps his digestion..have u tried it?

Mrs. MC · Mar 25th, 2008, 01:37 PM

We supplemented with both of our children formula and breast milk. You probably already know this but you should pump the feedings he would normally take because with breast milk it is supply and demand so as hard as it is, try to pump when you give him some formula. I love those little ready made bottles too they are amazing and always at the right temp ! One of the reasons the supply may be low is because his weight is low right now he is not taking as much so it is affecting supply and demand so even when you breast feed you should either pump some first so he gets the hind milk or pump after the feeding too and start on the breast that you finished with first.

juicy couture jen · Mar 25th, 2008, 04:55 PM

If you really need the ready to feed bottles of similac until your shipment arrives, BabiesRus carries the 8 pack for 10 dollars!!!

everything posh · Mar 26th, 2008, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by juicy couture jen

If you really need the ready to feed bottles of similac until your shipment arrives, BabiesRus carries the 8 pack for 10 dollars!!!

yes! We supplemented with formula with both our kids and we used to go to Babies r us to get the ready made bottles. The 2oz ones were perfect for when they weren't drinking too much at one time. Similac will also deliver to your house. I'm sorry for your frustration!!! Thank God you weren't on vacation!

Mar 25th, 2008, 12:40 PM	#1
kimberf OP Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,141	Grrr...formula frustration (vent about a vendor) So, I've been having problems getting my milk supply up enough for my little guy. He's really little (4lbs, 9 oz coming home from the hospital), so we're supplementing with formula in the meantime, since we can't have him losing weight. For convenience sake, given that he doesn't eat much at a time (about 2 oz.), we've been trying to get more of the little 2-3 oz. bottles they gave us at the hospital. Expensive, I know, but we're happy to pay the premium for having it in such a handy form. My husband ordered some online from babiestravellite.com, for over $100. They supposedly ship to vacation destinations worldwide or to your door so that you don't have to schlep baby stuff along on vacation. Well, it's a good thing we're not on vacation, since we'd be long back by now. He ordered on the 14th. We're still waiting for the darn formula. This is to get it from LA to the Bay Area. I called them, and they apparently don't work weekends and were arbitrarily closed the M/T after our order, so they didn't touch it till Wednesday. Then it supposedly got damaged in shipping, so they just shipped it again yesterday, almost two weeks after our order! And of course now they won't let me cancel because it's in transit. Thank goodness it's coming to our house rather than a hotel, otherwise we'd never even see the stuff...grrr...

Mar 25th, 2008, 12:51 PM	#2
Beach Bum MOD Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 29,271	Re: Grrr...formula frustration (vent about a vendor) what formula is it? i love the little ready made bottles too ..Im really mad cuz our newest formula,similac sensitve,doesnt make those little bottles for travel...sigh. PS-i have a TON of those ready made bottles from Haydens orig formula that got changed..its SIMILAC ADVANCE....if u use that,id be happy to send it to u(Hayden is on lactose free now..!)
Beach Bum MOD Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 29,271

Mar 25th, 2008, 01:01 PM	#3
kimberf OP Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,141	Re: Grrr...formula frustration (vent about a vendor) Thank you so much!! You are such a doll. I would love your Similac Advance, but only if you are really sure you can't use it yourself, since I know how hard it is to get the little bottles. I'm happy to send you money via Paypal to reimburse you. We've been switching kinds to see what seems to work best, since the hospital and my lactation consultant gave us a bunch of different kinds to try out. He seems to not like the organic Similac much, and Enfamil makes him spit up more, so Good Start or Similac Advance seem to be the two preferred options. Thank you again! I just wanted to vent about my frustration, was certainly not expecting such a kind and generous offer!!

Mar 25th, 2008, 01:23 PM	#4
Beach Bum MOD Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 29,271	Re: Grrr...formula frustration (vent about a vendor) ^NOT a problem....he cant use it anymore as he is lactose intolerant and I have an entire case of the bigger 8 oz ready to feeds that r just sitting here and cant be returned!LOL!...Pm me your addy and Ill send them to u .I have a sitter on Thursday so I can ship out to u.(u dont need to pay me..they r free)
Beach Bum MOD Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 29,271

Mar 25th, 2008, 01:24 PM	#5
Beach Bum MOD Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 29,271	Re: Grrr...formula frustration (vent about a vendor) PS-i gave Hayden the MYLICON drops before every bottle and it really helps his digestion..have u tried it?
Beach Bum MOD Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 29,271

Mar 25th, 2008, 01:37 PM	#6
Mrs. MC Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,093	Re: Grrr...formula frustration (vent about a vendor) We supplemented with both of our children formula and breast milk. You probably already know this but you should pump the feedings he would normally take because with breast milk it is supply and demand so as hard as it is, try to pump when you give him some formula. I love those little ready made bottles too they are amazing and always at the right temp ! One of the reasons the supply may be low is because his weight is low right now he is not taking as much so it is affecting supply and demand so even when you breast feed you should either pump some first so he gets the hind milk or pump after the feeding too and start on the breast that you finished with first.
Mrs. MC Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,093

Mar 25th, 2008, 04:55 PM	#7
juicy couture jen Member Joined: May 2006 Location: USA Posts: 6,522	Re: Grrr...formula frustration (vent about a vendor) If you really need the ready to feed bottles of similac until your shipment arrives, BabiesRus carries the 8 pack for 10 dollars!!!
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