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I think they are great, and I really despise the formula is poison mentality. I had a couple of samples at home but never used them as I didn't need to. Even though BF was horribly painful in those early weeks, it never occurred ro me to use the formula. If however I had needed to, I would be so glad to have them.

We had samples and used a little (the liquid, not the powder). I have kept them in case of an emergency for nearly six months and am finally feeling confident enough to toss em! I wish I had done it sooner.

I went back to the hospital at five days and so we had to supplement. We used a little then! So I can see their use in an emergency situation!

But I just want to say, milk not coming in until day 3 and/or weight loss less than or equal to 10% of total body weight, engorgement, etc....all those are normal issues. It is hard to get into bfing, and one should expect a learning curve. Fortunately, nature helps facilitate this: newborns don't require milk as soon as they are born so you have some time. In fact, if you are not producing milk, you need to be feeding the colostrum that you are producing (it is so good for them!) and you need to be nursing to bring that milk in, so introducing a bottle could affect when your milk finally comes in and prevent baby from getting that good colostrum. The virgin gut theory makes sense to me and is a reason I would avoid introducing formula for anything other than emergency situations. I had to formula feed due to an emergency and it has always bothered me. I wouldn't do it of my own volition unless formula were the way I planned to go from that point forward. If you need to supplement because of jaundice, excessive weigh loss, etc. your doctor will let you know. You'll have to see him/her at a one week appointment and 1 month so you'll have plenty of time to discuss if you need to supplement!