Bottlefeeding

If you are considering bottlefeeding your baby then it is a good idea to sort out just what you will need well before the birth date. It will seem expensive when compared to breastfeeding, which is free, but with forward planning the costs can be spread over a long period and you can enjoy putting time and thought into all the different types of equipment and methods available to you.

Initially, a minimum of 6 bottles will be adequate plus sterilizing and cleaning equipment once you have decided how you wish to do this and you will also need a bottle warmer, a flask for water and maybe suitable containers for storing formula. We hope the following advice on bottlefeeding will be helpful to you:

For more information on feeding bottles, including the types available, recommended sizes and number required, click here

For advice and details on the different styles of bottle teats on the market, click here

To read about sterilizing bottles and equipment and the ways in which this can be done, click here

For more information on baby formula, including advice on making up feeds and re-heating bottles, click here

To learn about the importance of establishing an infant feeding schedule, including tips on how to achieve this, click here

To find out about the benefits and advantages to bottlefeeding your baby, as well as some of the disadvantages, click here

To return from bottlefeeding to advice on feeding click here