How to feed a newborn baby
There is no artificial equivalent to colostrum. Even if you’re not going to continue to breastfeed you will be giving your baby a great head-start if you put him to the breast in the first days (see What is colostrum and why is it important).
Don’t worry if your baby doesn’t gulp down all that’s in the bottle. It’s perfectly normal for all babies, breast- or bottle-fed, not to take too much in their first 48 hours and they take a while to get into the swing of feeding. Like a breastfed baby, yours will let you know with a cry when he wants to be fed. Follow your baby’s lead and develop the supply and demand system explained on p.107, just as for a breastfed baby.
How to feed a newborn baby with a bottle
MAKING UP A POWDER FORMULA
Bottles of formula milk must be made up strictly in accordance with the proportions of powder to water recommended by the manufacturer or by your health visitor or doctor. It is best to make bottles when you need them, not to make up a batch of feeds in advance and store them.
1. Fill the bottle to the correct level with fresh tap water that has been boiled and left to cool for half an hour. Fill the scoop with milk powder and level it off.
2. Add the milk powder to the water. Make sure you add exactly the right number of scoops – no more and no less than the manufacturer recommends.
3. Put on the cap and teat. Shake the bottle until you’re sure that there are no lumps or residue and the mixture is smooth.
BOTTLE TEMPERATURE
Never keep warm milk in a vacuum flask and never leave a bottle standing overnight in a bottle warmer. This will only encourage any germs that are present to multiply. It is not safe. Never warm a bottle in a microwave. It can cause “hot spots” that can scald your baby.
- Testing temperature
Test the temperature of the milk on your wrist before feeding the baby: it should be neither hot nor cold to the touch. - Cooling a bottle
If the bottle is too hot, put the bottle in a jug of cold water, or hold it under cold running water for a short while, then test again. Always leave the cap on the bottle covering the teat.
Bottle-Feeding Basics
- Don’t heat your baby’s bottle in the microwave. As tempting as it may be to opt for the speedy route, the safest way to heat a bottle is in a pan of hot water. If you heat a bottle in a microwave oven, your baby’s mouth could be scalded by a “hot spot” of liquid.
- Use a baby-friendly feeding position. When it’s time to feed your baby, hold her in the cradle position (neck cradled in the crook of your arm with her head tilted back slightly). Hold her bottle up so that the nipple is full of liquid, which will minimize the amount of air that your baby swallows during a feeding. Burp your baby frequently during the early weeks to get rid of any air that your baby swallows during a feeding.
- Never prop a bottle. Not only does it pose a choking hazard, it deprives you and your baby of time that might otherwise be spent cuddling and getting to know one another.
The Best Breastfeeding Supplies
1. Baby Brezza Formula Pro One Step Food Maker
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Say goodbye to the time and hassle of manually preparing baby’s bottles. Introducing Formula Pro, the revolutionary new way of preparing your baby’s formula bottles. The Formula Pro uses worldwide patent-pending technology to measure and mix water and powdered formula to the perfect temperature (about 98 degrees) and consistency. With the push of a button, you can prepare a bottle within seconds that has no air bubbles. The water and formula powder are stored in airtight compartments right in the machine, so it’s always ready for you when your baby gets hungry. The machine works with all bottle sizes and all formula brands and types. You can also choose the amount of formula you want to make: 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 ounces. The easiest way to prepare baby’s bottles is now right at your fingertips.
2. Dr. Brown’s Formula Mixing Pitcher
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The formula mixing pitcher from Dr. Brown’s eases formula preparation by allowing up to 4 bottles to be mixed and stored at one time. This unique feature includes a mixing blade that quickly dissolves formula with no clumping, and an adjustable stopper that prohibits the mixing blade from lifting above the surface of the liquid as to keep air introduction to a minimum. This features a locking lid, soft grip handle, and ribbed pitcher spout offer comfort and convenience when pouring. It disassembles without difficulty for easy cleaning. This is compact in size, dishwasher safe and is BPA free.
3. Munchkin Formula Dispenser Combo Pack, Colors May Vary
See Product Details : Munchkin Formula Dispenser Combo Pack, Colors May Vary
The convenient combo pack comes with 1 single serve dispenser and 3 serving dispenser with rotating lid. Both have snap tight lids and easy pour spouts for fast and mess free preparation. So fill them up, stow them away and you’re ready to go. Each compartment in this holds an 8 ounce single serving. This contains lid snaps on and off for easy filling and cleaning.
- Ideal for use with all bottle and/or formula brands
- Single serve holds 8 ounce ideal for quick outings
- Each chamber of 3 section dispenser holds 8 ounce ideal for home or daycare
- They are BPA free
- Ideal for travel; Colors may vary, you may receive in one of the following colors: blue or pink
4. Prince Lionheart Versa Formula Mixer with Bonus Espresso Wand
See Product Details : Prince Lionheart Versa Formula Mixer with Bonus Espresso Wand
The Versa Formula Mixer is a dual purpose tool perfect for adults and kids with two interchangeable attachments in one: the first blends formula or other powdered drinks inside a bottle, while the other is perfect for frothing milk in coffee drinks. Easy to use and clean, this convenient gadget is a great addition to any kitchen or on-the-go lifestyle. Two AA batteries required.
How to feed a newborn baby
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