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In caring for baby, no doubt breast feed is the best alternative but the problem in the modern world now is that most of the mothers nowadays are working full time and to breast their baby full time is not possible. That is the reason why the baby must be trained for a bottle feed. As part of the baby caring routine, here I give some tips on how to bottle feed a baby.

Get ready! Have the bottle of breast milk or formula at the temperature your baby prefers. This can even be room temperature. It is important that you do not microwave bottles, as this will cause hot spots that can burn your baby, even though you may have tested the liquid.

Get a grip. Hold the baby on your lap with their head in the crook of your arm. Be sure to switch sides, as you would with breastfeeding to provide them with adequate stimulation of both sides of their brain.

Go for it! As the baby turns to root and opens their mouth, insert the bottle nipple into the mouth. The nipple should be filled with fluid. A half filled nipple will cause baby to swallow too much air which can cause gas later. To end a feeding or remove the bottle, simply pull the bottle from baby’s mouth.

Some extra tips for bottle feeding include not using half-used bottles. If baby doesn’t finish a bottle you can’t save it. So store breast milk in small amounts, like 2 ounces. Or fix formula in similar amounts. This prevents waste. You should also never prop a bottle. This can cause the baby to choke and deprives them of the physical contact they crave. Breast milk will keep in your refrigerator for three days, and 3-6 months in the freezer. Formula lasts about 2 days in the refrigerator. It’s also important not to water down formula to stretch it. This can cause your baby to become inadequately nourished and ill.

Holding a baby is such a delightful “job.” I love to do it! Many people state that they could hold a baby for hours. While this is true, there are many different ways to hold a baby. There are also times where you need to be doing other things while holding baby or there are special holds to help babies who aren’t feeling well, etc.

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