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Infant feeding

Bottle feeding

Bottle feeding refers to feeding baby milk with a bottle. Formula feeding refers to feeding a baby using formula milk. All bottle feeding advice will be relevant to formula feeding families, however formula feeding advice will only apply to formula feeding families.

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Common bottle feeding concerns

Common formula feeding concerns

More information about bottle feeding

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  • 0-1 Years
  • 1-5 Years

Bottle hygiene and equipment sterilisation

Sterilising your baby's feeding equipment is very important. Learn the differences between There are 3 methods used to sterilise feeding equipment.

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  • 0-1 Years

Responsive bottle feeding

When bottle feeding your baby, some babies will naturally drink more than their tummy is comfortable with. Learn about pacing your baby's feeds and things to keep in mind when bottle feeding your baby.

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  • 0-1 Years
  • 1-5 Years

Expressing milk

Expressing milk is where you manually remove milk from your breast. Find information on the let-down reflex, expressing breastmilk and storing breastmilk.

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  • 0-1 Years
  • 1-5 Years

Breast and nipple concerns

Breastfeeding should be a comfortable and pain-free experience for breastfeeding parents. There are many reasons why your breasts or nipples may be sore when breastfeeding such as blocked ducts, engorgement and thrush.

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  • 0-1 Years

Constipation in babies

Understanding your baby’s bowel habits can be difficult at times. Especially as they develop and go through changes in their diet. The cause of constipation can vary but is often caused by their diet or dehydration. There are a few things you can try at home first to treat your baby.

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  • 0-1 Years
  • 1-5 Years

Making up a feed

Knowing how to make up a feed correctly is vital if you decide to formula feed. Feeds should always be freshly made. Learn what water you can use and the steps of making up a feed.

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Who can help

If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s bottle feeding or formula feeding, a health professional in our team will be able to offer advice and support.

You can Call Us on 0300 029 50 50 or Text Us on 07520 649887 to start a conversation.

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