Breast Milk Supply
Breast milk production is influenced by how often your baby feeds. Replacing breastfeeds with formula may reduce milk supply. If you plan to mix feed, consider speaking with a healthcare professional or lactation consultant for guidance.
Bottle or Cup Feeding
When introducing a bottle, start gradually and allow your baby time to adjust. Paced bottle feeding, using a slow-flow teat and keeping your baby comfortably upright, can help your baby control the flow and avoid drinking too quickly. From around 6 months, babies can begin learning to drink from a suitable cup.
Helpful Tips
- • Introduce formula gradually when possible.
- • Choose a calm time when you and your baby are relaxed.
- • If returning to work, introduce the bottle or cup a few weeks beforehand.
- • Wash and sterilise feeding equipment carefully before use.
- • Always prepare formula according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- • Store expressed breast milk safely and follow recommended storage guidelines.
- • Never microwave or boil breast milk.
- • Discard leftover formula or expressed breast milk after a feed.
