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I wouldn’t say to Dutch the formula LO needs to eat but pumping is the best way to increase supply. If they are having a bottle you should be pumping. You can also power pump
Pump and /or breastfeed from both breasts every 2-3hrs thru all day and night time for next 48 hrs , and you will see big increase in your milk supply
Baby to boob as often as possible is the scientific way to increase supply, that's why they cluster feed. Baby is far more efficient than a pump, but if you feel you need to give formula, you should be pumping at that same time, at a minimum the stimulation can help.
Have you looked at trying an SNS? It's a system that allows you to feed baby formula or pumped breast milk while they're on the breast stimulating your production
Don’t ditch formula but make baby’s bottle but before feeding them the bottle put them on the breast to stimulate milk production. Baby might get fussy as there isn’t much milk but putting them on the breast as much as possible is what will kick start your milk supply. It works like supply and demand the more baby sucks the more your body makes 🥰 so just before every feed put baba on the breast for a couple minutes or however long they will stay before bottle x
Yes, don’t suddenly stop giving formula — not good for baby and doesn’t give you time to build up your supply. What folks are saying about bringing baby to breast more often and pumping to stimulate your body to produce more is absolutely right. Here is a resource on weaning off formula supplements gradually so your baby gets enough to eat and you have the time to build up your supply: https://kellymom.com/ages/newborn/nb-challenges/decrease-formula/
yeah, every baby is different, so just go with what your little one seems to want! I actually checked the 'Heal Baby Care App' for this and here's what it says: "It's great that you're attentive to your baby's hunger cues! For a 6-month-old, offering 4 to 5 ounces of expressed breast milk is a good starting point, especially since your baby is accustomed to a larger bottle. Adjusting based on how hungry they seem is key, as every baby is different. Have you noticed any specific signs that indicate your baby is still hungry after feeding?"
Do nothing but nurse directly on the breast. Ditch the formula, it’s the only way. It’s a demand system, so if your body is told it needs to make more milk (by nursing) it’ll make more milk to keep up to baby.