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Babies may be small ... but they come with large demands. There's a lot to consider to care for them, in an emergency situation. Before their birth, pregnant moms have a lot to consider in advanced preparations.
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'Cross Nursing'

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"Hoppes" @ American Preppers Network:

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Cross nursing is possible and post Katrina saved many babies lives. Relactation is very possible for moms. Even moms who have given birth but never bothered to nurse can still relactate. Before 6 months of age, a full milk supply can be established within a week. After 6 months of age, it comes in at about an ounce per feeding per day. (Day 1, 1 ounce. Day 2, 2 ounces, etc.)

Up to 12 months of age, an infant's primary source of nutrition is from breastmilk. Foods before that point are more "practice." So if a baby is 9 months old and disaster hits, the baby will still thrive on just breastmilk.

Over 12 months old, while food may be a bit more important, breastmilk is still the primary source of nutrition.

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INFANT FORMULA

LDS Preparedness Manual
http://www.green-trust.org/freebooks/Preparedness.pdf

Pages 69-70

If at all possible, it's best for children up to the age of six months to be breast fed by their mothers and up to the age of one year breast milk should contribute a significant portion of the child's nutritional intake. Indeed, breast feeding can supplement a child's diet in an important way until age two. Even the American Academy of Pediatrics now recognizes and recommends this. There are those who nurse even longer, but I mention this only as an observation, not necessarily as a recommendation. For the preparedness-minded breast feeding makes particularly good sense as mama can consume a far wider range of storable foods than a baby can, and she can produce from those foods a nutrition source perfectly suited to her child. ---continued at link, above, pages 69-70 ---
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Breastfeeding-Babies love it, and for good reason
http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/cowell115.html

(SNIP) .... The benefits of breastfeeding are overwhelmingly positive and not just scientifically so: breastfeeding is proven to support cognitive development, and healthy emotional behaviors.
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Includes:
  • Steps for successful breastfeeding initiation
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Infant Formula

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Alans Prudent Food Storage-Version 4.0--December 2003 (PDF Document - -Pages 44-45)
http://www.ccrettraining.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Food-Storage-FAQ-v4.pdf

"If breast feeding is not a viable option, you'll need to find an alternate source of nutrition ..." Continued at LINK, above.
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Breastfeeding in an Emergency

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How to Breastfeed During an Emergency-A guide for mothers
Second revised draft - 15 December 1995

By
Dr Elisabet Helsing, Regional Adviser for Nutrition
Dr Aileen Robertson, Consultant, Nutrition Unit
Ms Tine Dige Vinther, Consultant, Nutrition Unit

http://survivalistbooks.com/faqv4/Breastfeeding_in_an_emergency.html

Table of contents

Introduction
  • Setting the scene
  • How to breastfeed
  • Milk production
  • How to meet the needs of your baby
  • The flow of milk
  • How to asist the flow of milk
  • How the baby gets the milk
  • How to position step by step
  • How to get breastfeeding started
  • Re-lactation and induced lactation
  • How re-lactation works
  • Re-lactation step by step
  • Hand expression of milk
  • Hand-milking step by step
  • Storage and feeding of expressed breast-milk
  • Cup feeding step by step
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Infant Formulal Recipes-Forum Discussion:

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Preparing for Infants in a Pandemic-page 1
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:arrow: Kathy in FL wrote:

I've found several other infant forumla recipes if you want them ACM. I can't say that these will work for every infant but in a desparate situation, some of these may be used as a stopgap to keep the children from suffering. Came from http://www.budget101.com/recipes/id771.htm

Under certain circumstances,</u> it may be alright to use homemade formula, but consult your baby's pediatrician before introducing this to your infant. Breastfeeding is always the best choice, with commercially prepared formulas second.

2 (12 oz.) cans evaporated milk
32 oz. water
2 T. Karo syrup
3ml &nbsp;Poly Vi Sol Vitamins

Mix all ingredients thoroughly. This recipe is for when you are in a pinch, and is not intended to replace your babies regular diet.

Goat's Milk Formula

2 c. raw certified goat's milk
1 cup distilled water
1 1/2 Tbs lactose sugar
1/8 tsp. cod liver oil, mint flavored, the Vitamin D helps the baby absorb the calcium and the mint aids in digestion

You can also add blackstrap molasses to add more vitamins. *Goat milk is lacking in sufficient amounts of folic acid and iron. If you choose to use goat milk.....get a liquid iron supplement. consult your baby's pediatrician before introducing this to your infant.

Goat's Milk Formula #2

16 Ounces of distilled or purified water
12 ounces of goat's milk
1-2 table spoons of brown rice syrup (brown rice syrup may be substitutedwith 2-3 tablespoons of barley malt)

Consult your baby's pediatrician before introducing this to your infant.

Hernandez Formula

1 qt. oat, rice, almond, or soy milk (ranked here by ease of digestion), heated to boiling, then cooled
1 cup organic carrot juice
1/2 cup of the strained liquid from a mixture of blended mung bean, lentil, and alfalfa sprouts
4 tbsp. maple syrup
1 tsp. linseed oil
300 IU Calcium/Magnesium liquid
500 mg. Vitamin C powder
1 tbsp. nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp. chlorophyll liquid
100 mg. folic acid

Various milks have very different protein contents. Work with a naturopathic doctor to tune these amounts if using this formula longer than a few weeks. In addition, Borage oil or Evening Primrose oil can be added as a source of gamma linolenic acid. Human milk has significant amounts of GLA and it is required for the synthesis of necessary hormones.

Loffler-Wright Infant Formula

1 quart whole oat, rice, almond, or soy milk
1 cup carrot juice
1 gm DHA in fish oil
3 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 Tablespoon barley green or Spirulina
1 Tablespoon molasses
100 IU Vitamin D
0.1 mg folate
500 mg Carnitine

This formula should be made up daily. Since it oxidizes rapidly, it is best to store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Vitamins and syrups can be pre-mixed and ready for more convenient preparation.


Wright-Loffler Formula

1 qt. soy milk
1 cup carrot juice
1/4 tsp. barley green
200 IU Vitamin D
1/4 tsp. nutritional yeast
100 mg. Vitamin C (or more)
1 Tbsp. safflower oil
3 tables. maple syrup

Other modifications can be made to this formula if the infant is premature or has poor muscle development. In particular, L-Carnitine is critical for the oxidation of fatty acids. Human milk contains 50-100 nmol/ml, compared to soy-based formulas which only have 4 nmol/ml. Newborns have a very limited ability to synthesize carnitine, especially premature ones.

Another modification that can be made in the formula is the addition of DHA (Docosahexaeinoic acid), which is critical for visual acuity and brain development. Infants fed formulas that were devoid of these essential fatty acids showed significantly slower brain development and less visual acuity as infants and toddlers. Many countries in Europe and Asia require DHA be added to infant formulas. The FDA is currently considering this ingredient to be required in infant formulas in the U.S., but there is strong opposition by infant formula manufacturers.

Excerpted and adapted from The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby From Birth to Age Two, by William Sears, MD, and Martha Sears, RN, Little, Brown and Company, New York, 1993.

Natural Healthy Infant Formula

This formula is a soy-based formula. Rice- or oatmeal-based formulas are also nutritious and well-tolerated.

To make one gallon, blend the following ingredients:
Two tablespoons total of oil. Use flax, olive, safflower, or canola oil in combination or singularly. Organic is best. Add one tablespoon lecithin granules, to allow the fats to mix better in the formula and in the belly.

400 IU powdered vitamin D. This is important when sunlight exposure is less than optimal.
One teaspoon of powdered Bifidus-type acidophilus bacteria, such as Natren, Lactopriv, Eugalan, Topfer, or other powders.
700 gm. of powdered Calcium lactate. Many non-dairy infant formulas do not contain optimal calcium amounts.
100 mg. of Calcium ascorbate crystals.
1-3 tablespoons rice protein powder. Ultrabalance is recommended for added nutrients.
Eight heaping tablespoons of organic cane sugar (Sucanat or Turbinado).
One gallon of plain unsweetened organic soy milk. Two good brands are Westbrae Westsoy and Mighty Soy, Original Formula.

Notes: A liquid pediatric multiple vitamin may be used with this formula; Floridix or NF are two suggestions. At 5 months, molasses may be added for extra iron, and kelp for iodine. Thanks to JoAnn Castigliego Sanchez for the information above.

Dr. Lee's Formula

1 qt. goat's milk, or oat, rice, almond, or soy milk
200 mg. folic acid
1-2 mg. B-complex (dissolve 50 mg. tablet in a 1 oz. dropper bottle of water, and use 1 dropperful of this each day)
1/4 tsp. coconut oil
1 drop Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols)
1 drop B-carotene


Kokkoh #3 (Macrobiotic Milk)

1 cup brown rice
10 cups water
1/4 tsp. salt

Wash rice and toast in a dry pan, stirring constantly until it is golden and begins to pop. Simmer for 2 hours or more on a low flame, stirring occasionally. Squeeze out the cream with a cheesecloth. This formula should be supplemented with food or breast milk.
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This page from "When There Is No Doctor" is useful for its generic infant feeding formula. The book is intended for people in developing countries where they may not have access to any one specific type of food.

THE BEST DIET FOR SMALL CHILDREN-The First 6 Months of Life
https://hesperian.org/wp-content/uploads/pdf/en_wtnd_2020/en_wtnd_2020_11.pdf

Page 120

“If a mother’s breasts produce little or no milk, she should continue to eat well, drink lots of liquids and let the baby suck her breasts often. After each breast feeding, give the baby, ... ---CONTINUED---
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DrJockers.com

Homemade Baby Formula
https://drjockers.com/homemade-baby-formula/

(SNIP) ... We found this recipe through the Weston Price Foundation after my wife struggled to produce enough breast milk to feed our twin baby boys. The boys ABSOLUTELY thrived on it and they are now 6 years old! We used this formula for about the first 2 years of life and they developed optimally and have great skin, are barely ever sick and are smart kids that are great athletes. We are now using this formula for our 4th child, our baby girl Shine Caroline ---CONTINUED---
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Cresson Kearny’s Infant Formula
https://www.theorganicprepper.com/infant-formula/

(SNIP) ... Once upon a time, there was a man by the name of Cresson Kearny. A nuclear war researcher throughout the Cold War ...

(BIG SNIP) .... He knew that babies needed food after an emergency strike just like anybody else, and he wanted to ensure that they were well taken care of. Key to that was infant formula, and Kearny knew that babies were going to need it.

He ended up coming with the following emergency food supply that Americans should stash away to keep their babies from starving. The following numbers, according to Kearny, will keep a single baby alive for six months: ---CONTINUED---
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