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Can Infant Formula Be Fed Past Midnight?

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Posted on Thu, 9 Oct 2014
Question: hello, wants to know if can use another similac "for supplementation" infant formula with iron after first fed @ 1 am?
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Answered by Dr. Arun (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
no problem

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.

There is no problem with feeding a formula in the night.
You can do it.
My suggestion to you is to always give breast feed first before giving formula.
This will ensure you have a constant supply of breast milk.
Sucking at the breast promotes more milk secretion through a reflex pathway.
Don't worry you can give the formula you mentioned at 1 am.
No issue s.     
Wishing your baby good health.
Regards

Dr XXXXXXX
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Can Infant Formula Be Fed Past Midnight?

Brief Answer: no problem Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to us. There is no problem with feeding a formula in the night. You can do it. My suggestion to you is to always give breast feed first before giving formula. This will ensure you have a constant supply of breast milk. Sucking at the breast promotes more milk secretion through a reflex pathway. Don't worry you can give the formula you mentioned at 1 am. No issue s. Wishing your baby good health. Regards Dr XXXXXXX