Bottle Feeding

Not all mums choose to breastfeed. Some mums choose to combine breast with formula feeding. Others find that expressing breastmilk and feeding using a bottle can be handy if they’re out and about, and can give a partner the chance to get involved with feeds. And some mums decide to switch to an infant formula completely.

Whatever you choose, this section will help you prepare yourself and your baby for the introduction of a bottle and explain why introducing a bottle is a difficult decision to reverse. We’ll also look at the practical considerations, like what equipment you’ll need, how to sterilise and prepare bottles and how much and how often your baby should feed.