5 Tips for Easier Bottle Feeding


Bottle feeding is undoubtedly an art! No matter whether you're breastfeeding or pumping, feeding your baby right is a tough task.

Below is a list of 5 tips which can make this difficult task a bit easier for you:

  1. Use a good breastfeeding pillow: Positioning your baby right will have a significant impact on your feeding session. A right nursing pillow will ensure proper feeding as well as good bonding.
  2. Choose the right kind of nipple: This might sound weird to the new parents, but those who are experienced know precisely what we are talking about. Doctors say that the best nipples are those which replicate breasts closely. A right nipple is the one that promotes proper feeding and oral development while preventing oral colic.
  3. Keep the bottles clean: You need to sterilize the nipples, containers, and the rings before every use. There should be no compromise with hygiene. You can use hot water, a sterilizer or microwave for the same. Make sure you read the guidelines given on your bottle.
  4. Choose unique bottles: This tip is for those mothers who send their tiny ones to daycarecenters or the baby sitter's place. Buying bottles with unique designs will ensure that the bottle doesn't get mixed up easily with other kids' bottles.
  5. Learn to read your baby's expressions and actions: your toddler won't be able to tell you when he/she is full. Usually, babies tend to turn their heads sideways when they are full. As a parent, you should understand these cues and stop trying to feed your baby forcefully. Initially, it might be challenging to recognize these signs, but with the time, you will surely get the hang of it!

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