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| − | I have | + | I have bottlefed both my children, for some it just feels right. Your health visitor and other medical staff will advise you on breast feeding as it is better for the baby and encourages weight loss in the mother. |
| − | It is completely your decision | + | It is completely your decision, you have to do what feels right for you and your baby. You may well have started out breast feeding, as I did, but then with a poor latching baby moved to bottle feeding. Perhaps it has been your decision to bottle feed from the start. |
====Equipment You Need For Bottle Feeding==== | ====Equipment You Need For Bottle Feeding==== | ||
| − | * Bottles, around 6 I would recommend | + | * Bottles, around 6 (I would recommend) |
* Steriliser | * Steriliser | ||
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====Making Up a Formula Bottle==== | ====Making Up a Formula Bottle==== | ||
| − | All your equipment must be washed first and then sterilised before making a bottle up. So once this is done and you have cleared and cleaned a work surface, start by boiling the kettle | + | All your equipment must be washed first and then sterilised before making a bottle up. So once this is done and you have cleared and cleaned a work surface, start by boiling the kettle. Place your bottle on a clean surface and remove the top, leaving the teat covered by the lid, fill your bottle with just boiled water to the required amount and replace the lid. You then need to follow the manufacturing instructions on how to prepare a formula feed. To cool your feed, place the bottle with the lid tightly secures into a jug of cold water until it is at your desired temperature. |
Here's a link for some further information on making a formula feed [http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/Pages/making-up-infant-formula.aspx / NHSCHOICES]] | Here's a link for some further information on making a formula feed [http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/Pages/making-up-infant-formula.aspx / NHSCHOICES]] | ||
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====Which Formula To Buy==== | ====Which Formula To Buy==== | ||
| − | There are many different brands of formula, and all children are different, even my two had different brands to each other.Sometimes it is just a case of seeing which is best for your child. | + | There are many different brands of formula, and all children are different, even my two had different brands to each other. Sometimes it is just a case of seeing which is best for your child. |
| − | Some children may need special formula milk. If you have any concerns regarding any allergies or if your child seems to be unsettled then ask your | + | Some children may need special formula milk. If you have any concerns regarding any allergies or if your child seems to be unsettled then ask your Health Visitor or GP for some advice. |
====Making Up a Expressed Milk Bottle Feed==== | ====Making Up a Expressed Milk Bottle Feed==== | ||
| − | As above all your equipment must be wash and sterilised first | + | As above, all your equipment must be wash and sterilised first! Start by pouring your expressed milk into the bottle and then place the bottle with the lid tightly secured into a jug of hot water to warm the feed, check it regularly until it reaches the required temperature. |
Make sure you test the temperature of the milk before giving it to your child, you can do this by squirting a small amount onto the inside area of your wrist, if it is too hot then place the bottle with the lid on it in a jug of cold water until it is cool enough to feed your baby. | Make sure you test the temperature of the milk before giving it to your child, you can do this by squirting a small amount onto the inside area of your wrist, if it is too hot then place the bottle with the lid on it in a jug of cold water until it is cool enough to feed your baby. | ||
Revision as of 22:29, 4 May 2013
I have bottlefed both my children, for some it just feels right. Your health visitor and other medical staff will advise you on breast feeding as it is better for the baby and encourages weight loss in the mother.
It is completely your decision, you have to do what feels right for you and your baby. You may well have started out breast feeding, as I did, but then with a poor latching baby moved to bottle feeding. Perhaps it has been your decision to bottle feed from the start.
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Equipment You Need For Bottle Feeding
- Bottles, around 6 (I would recommend)
- Steriliser
- Tongs
- Teat brush
- Formula milk
- Expressed milk
- Jug or bottle warmer
Have a good look around, there are many of different bottles that you can purchase these days. Speak to your friends and find out what they used and get some good recommendations before you purchase any. Also check that the teat is age appropriate.
Making Up a Formula Bottle
All your equipment must be washed first and then sterilised before making a bottle up. So once this is done and you have cleared and cleaned a work surface, start by boiling the kettle. Place your bottle on a clean surface and remove the top, leaving the teat covered by the lid, fill your bottle with just boiled water to the required amount and replace the lid. You then need to follow the manufacturing instructions on how to prepare a formula feed. To cool your feed, place the bottle with the lid tightly secures into a jug of cold water until it is at your desired temperature.
Here's a link for some further information on making a formula feed / NHSCHOICES]
Which Formula To Buy
There are many different brands of formula, and all children are different, even my two had different brands to each other. Sometimes it is just a case of seeing which is best for your child.
Some children may need special formula milk. If you have any concerns regarding any allergies or if your child seems to be unsettled then ask your Health Visitor or GP for some advice.
Making Up a Expressed Milk Bottle Feed
As above, all your equipment must be wash and sterilised first! Start by pouring your expressed milk into the bottle and then place the bottle with the lid tightly secured into a jug of hot water to warm the feed, check it regularly until it reaches the required temperature.
Make sure you test the temperature of the milk before giving it to your child, you can do this by squirting a small amount onto the inside area of your wrist, if it is too hot then place the bottle with the lid on it in a jug of cold water until it is cool enough to feed your baby.
Never reheat a milk feed or warm it up in a microwave as this can cause hot spots in the milk and can scold your baby's mouth.
--Kerryflump (talk) 04:38, 4 May 2013 (UTC)
