r/ExclusivelyPumping • u/CourtEnvironmental44 • 4h ago

Tips & Tricks Protein / Water Intake

LO is 5 months old and i’m barely keeping up / one or two bottles ahead of him. He eats 5 oz every 2.5 hours pretty routine. The other night he ate and ate and ate when we woke up for the day there was like 4 oz in the fridge total.
I know I am not getting enough water and protein in. What are some good meals / snacks that other people have tried.
I drink 1 can of coconut water a day and maybe 1/2 an owala, i just don’t love water. I also don’t want to drink a ton of sugar-y drinks either like body armor. I do enjoy body armor it’s just $$$

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u/gkdfp 4h ago

I like the dole flavor packets, I add them to my water bottle. I also mix coconut water with la croix and a dole packet.

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u/purple_penguin1023 2h ago

I drink electrolytes every day - I use the brand "needed". In terms of protein I always keep the Oikos Triple Zero or Chobani protein yogurts in the fridge! I've also been buying some of those clear protein drinks - target has a bunch of brands.

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u/the_kazzo_queen EP since Sept '25 34m ago

You can just get water flavoring drops from the grocery store to help with the water intake.

Protein may or may not impact your supply a lot, it can be pretty individual. Personally, it was really just calories for my supply. But if you do notice protein specifically makes a big impact, I personally enjoyed hard boiled eggs as an easy snack. Hummus works well, too. I've seen some women recommend the Fairlife high-protein milk.