Ready-to-feed bottles can be a convenient short-term solution if parents have been advised to give their baby formula on medical advice. They’re more expensive and not great for the environment though (NHS, 2018; Unicef, 2019).

You'll need several bottles, teats and a bottle brush, as well as sterilising equipment, such as a cold-water steriliser, microwave or steam steriliser. You may hear that you should keep the teat full of milk to avoid swallowing air. However where the milk flow is too fast and not in your baby's control, it is more likely to cause indigestion or gas (Kellymom, 2020). Anecdotally, babies whose parents use paced feeding suffer less from gas (Herman, 2021).

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Brush the teat against your baby's lips and when they open their mouth wide let them draw in the teat. He started waking in the night.The poor kid was probably starving. I was trying to hold off on giving him the sixth bottle if I could help it so he started waking at 3am for the food he needed. I thought he was teething! Making lots of noise during feeds Never leave your baby alone to feed with a propped-up bottle and never leave them alone in bed with a bottle. They may choke on the milk. Keep the bottle horizontal You are likely to change your baby’s teat size every two to three months. But that’s just a rough guide, and some babies may want a faster flow earlier than others. If you’re wondering whether you should change the teat flow, this gives you a rough guide of flow speed by age: Flow rateDo not add extra formula powder. Using too much can make your baby constipated and may cause dehydration. If your maternity unit is not yet on this list, you can speak to their infant feeding lead or call the NCT infant feeding support line on 0300 330 0700. What size bottle will my baby need? It’s best to replace teats at regular intervals – at least every two to three months – as washing and sterilising will wear on the material.

We support all parents, however they feed their baby. If you have questions, concerns or need support, you can speak to a breastfeeding counsellor by calling our helpline on 0300 330 0700, whether you are exclusively breastfeeding or using formula milk. Breastfeeding counsellors have had extensive training, will listen without judging or criticising and will offer relevant information and suggestions. You can also find more useful articles here. Some brands have more levels – as many as six different types of teat – providing a little more choice for parents looking to find a teat that’s just right. This will vary depending on the manufacturer – as there is no industry standard for teat sizes. When should I change from medium to fast flow teats?Slow flow is great for breastfed babies when switching between bottle and breast; mimics the slower flow of breastfeeding Pearson-Glaze (2019) Best bottle for a breastfed baby, Available at https://breastfeeding.support/best-bottle-breastfed-baby/ [Accessed 4 December 2021]

The MAM Silk Teat® makes switching between breastfeeding and bottle especially easy. Thanks to its silky soft silicone surface that feels so familiar. Some parents are cautious about using latex teats due to the risk of developing a latex allergy, particularly if there is a family history of allergy to latex (Kimata, 2004).It's normal for babies to bring up a little milk during or just after a feed. This is called possetting, regurgitation or reflux. If you're planning to bottle feed with expressed breast milk or infant formula, these tips will help you feed your baby and keep them safe and healthy. You'll find the phone number for your health visitor in your baby's personal health record (red book). Your questions about bottle feeding Why if my baby does not settle after feeds? Feed your baby when they seem hungry and do not worry if they do not finish the bottle. Winding your baby