Baby Bottle Feeding Guide

They need frequent feedings with small amounts of milk.

Baby bottle feeding guide.

The fur begins to grow on the neck and back. Formula feed every 2 hours during the day. You may eliminate another night feeding. Propping a bottle has been linked to an increased risk of ear infections and tooth decay.

Babies up to 2 months old will drink about 2 to 4 ounces at each feeding. Feed them when they seem hungry and don t worry if they don t finish the bottle. Some want to feed more often that others and some want more milk. Whiskers begin to grow around the mouth.

Formula feed every 2 1 2 hours. Possums usually do not suckle well but may lap from the end of the syringe. 1 to 3 months. When baby bottle feeding you need to go by your baby s cues.

Wait two or three days if possible before offering another new food. If you re mostly bottle feeding you ll probably want eight to ten bottles and if you re mostly breastfeeding three or four should be enough. All babies are different. Start with 4 or 5 ounce bottles.

Just follow your baby s lead. Never leave your baby alone to feed with a propped up bottle as they may choke on the milk. Wait three days if your baby or family has a history of allergies it s also a good idea to write down the foods your baby samples. Be guided by your baby.

It is intended to be used as a teaching aid when health professionals are explaining how to make up feeds as safely as possible to parents who have chosen to bottle feed. Formula feeding should be in response to the infant s needs and not based on a predetermined schedule. The number of bottles and nipples you ll need depends on whether you ll be mostly bottle feeding or mostly breastfeeding. Your baby will feed around 6 times a day.

Don t leave your baby alone. Your baby will feed 7 to 9 times per 24 hours. Published by the department of health and the baby friendly initiative this leaflet provides families and health professionals with key information about bottle feeding. If the baby refuses the bottle after half the feed do not insist on finishing wait for an hour and offer the milk again.

As a general rule babies need approximately 2 5 ounces of formula per day for every pound they weigh. Bottle feeding should be interactive with the caregiver holding both the bottle and the infant. Parents may also find our guide to infant formula and responsive bottle feeding useful. When your baby is a newborn their stomach is very small.

If you re bottle feeding your baby you can use stored breast milk formula or a combination of the two. Try feeding with a 1cc syringe. Throw away any unused formula or breast milk after you have finished bottle feeding your baby. He or she will probably want to drink every 3 to 4 hours.

Isome doctors recommend that you introduce new foods one at a time. Feedings take place 6 to 8 times in 24 hours.