Formula out and about

Yesterday, after Baby J woke up from the unexpectedly long nap in the bouncer, we went out to run some errands. When she got hungry we went to a nice coffee house that has yummy bubble tea, as well as a private little area, ideal for nursing. But, instead of nursing I decided to try some formula.

I had brought along her sippy cup and some formula in a baggie. I got some warm water from the barista and mixed up her formula. Then I sat Baby J down in my lap, facing out and helped her get the sippy cup to her mouth. And, to my surprise she really liked it at first. She got a few sips of formula and then enjoyed teething on the spout for a few more minutes.

Anyway, I was very happy with that discovery. Facing outwards seems to help, and I felt like being out in a new environment, instead of home, might have helped. So I'm going to bring her cup with us in my diaper bags on our outings and offer it to her first.

Oh, I did end up nursing her after her few sips of formula, but it's a start.